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Opioids were first introduced and used in the United States in the early 1860s. Wounded soldiers were treated with morphine, and many of them developed a dependence and then addiction
Opioids are a class of prescription medications derived from the opium poppy plant. Some of these medications may be completely artificial in a scientific lab. Opioids are often prescribed to
Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic medication. Vigabatrin works by decreasing any abnormal electrical activity in a person’s brain. It is commonly used with other medications to treat certain seizures,
The debate on whether addiction is a disease or not is irrelevant to the people affected by it and those around them. Instead, understanding why a person uses substances or
Group therapy is a vital resource for many individuals in addiction recovery. Group therapy is a therapy session led by a professional that includes a small to medium number of
Social media is used by billions of people daily and has become a part of so many people’s lives. According to research, in 2005, 5% of adult Americans used some
In December of 2019, China announced it had discovered several pneumonia cases in Wuhan. In January 2020, the first American case was discovered in the United States, and President Trump
Alcohol addiction is usually referred to as “alcoholism,” and people who struggle with this condition are commonly called “alcoholics.” Those who suffer from alcohol use disorder do not simply drink
Chemists classify alcohols into three groups: Isopropyl, methyl, and ethyl. In general, Rubbing Alcohol is made from isopropyl alcohol and has 70-99 percent alcohol concentration in water. Isopropyl alcohol is
Stress makes a person feel emotionally and mentally uncomfortable. Nervousness, fear, and even depression often result from stress. In times of difficulty, the mind can trigger stress responses in the
