Category Archives: Prescription Drug Addiction

Worldwide Drug Abuse

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

Many of the articles we read and the studies we observe are discussing drug and alcohol abuse in the United States.  However, drug and alcohol abuse is a problem that is occurring all around the world, and has been an … Continue reading →

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Denial and Substance Abuse

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

Many people often hear the term “denial” or the phrase “being in denial” when discussing an individual with a substance abuse issue.  Many individuals who have been abusing drugs or alcohol for an extended period of time get very good … Continue reading →

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Ambien and Sleeping Pill Addiction

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Addiction to Ambien and various other sleeping medications has drastically increased in recent years.  Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic drug, with effects similar to Valium or Xanax, that is frequently prescribed to people for a temporary solution for insomnia. Although many … Continue reading →

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Increasing Abuse of Prescription Drugs

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Abuse of prescription painkillers in the United States increased 400 percent between 1998 and 2008, according to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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The Facts About Prescription Drug Addiction

Posted on December 22, 2009 by admin

Countless Americans have struggled with prescription drug abuse, and subsequent addiction. For some, prescription drug addiction begins with a legitimate prescription that becomes physically addictive due to length and amount of dosage. For others, the euphoria that certain prescription drugs … Continue reading →

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