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Is It Illegal to Misuse Prescription Drugs?

Misuse of prescription drugs is defined as, “Taking drugs other than how they were prescribed to you.” Prescription drug misuse can lead to addiction, which further increases the risk of overdose. It is estimated that more than 18 million Americans abuse prescription drugs. For this reason, if you or someone you love was prescribed medications

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Tips for Recognizing Codependency

Codependency is defined as having an excessive psychological and emotional dependency on a partner, typically one who requires support or enabling of an addiction. This particular imbalance in a relationship is harmful to both parties involved; however, the person who is doing the enabling is labeled as being codependent. Recognizing signs of codependency in one

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5 Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

Synthetic marijuana first appeared in the 1980s, a byproduct of researchers searching for new ways of treating diseases like multiple sclerosis and HIV. The year 2008 marked the first appearance of the drugs on the market for recreational use in Germany. Synthetic marijuana quickly spread to other markets around the world, eventually becoming a concern for countries

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Mixing Substances: What Is Polysubstance Abuse?

What is polysubstance abuse? Bayview Recovery in Tacoma, WA, welcomes clients struggling to overcome multiple substance abuse disorders. If you use more than one illicit drug or combine drugs with alcohol consumption, you need an addiction treatment center that treats your dependencies simultaneously. With polysubstance addiction treatment, you can fully recover from addiction and give

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