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Pain pill addiction: Top 10 signs and symptoms
Some people, even doctors, confuse prescription drug dependency with addiction. Dr. Burson describes pain pill addiction signs and symptoms here. Plus, 10 questions to ask yourself about pain pill use (and possible addiction) here.
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Opiate substitution therapy in developing countries
Laws that govern addiction therapies are not always in line with best current medical practices or research evidence. Such is the case with opiate substitution drugs in Kenya, East Africa. Dr. Peter Ndege talks here about why opiate substitution drugs such as buprenorphine or methadone are restricted in his country and names nine (9) barriers to getting people the medicine they need.
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Top 10 medical uses for marijuana
Although marijuana has been stigmatized for the cognitive impairment of people who use it, can it actually help some people manage medical problems? We review the top legitimate uses for medical marijuana here.
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Top 10 street slang terms for money (buying or selling drugs)
If your child or loved one uses any of these words, you’ll know that they’re buying or selling drugs.
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Top 10 signs of slot machine gambling addiction
Slot machines: adrenaline, music, excitement! But when do you cross the line from player to addict? If you think that you are becoming a slot machine addict, learn the signs of slot machine addiction here.
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Medical marijuana cards: Top 10 medical conditions people can fake
Even medical marijuana advocates agree that many people are not using pot for pain related to medical conditions, but to get high. So how are people getting doctor notes for medical marijuana cards? We list the 10 most likely medical conditions that people can fake in order to obtain a prescription for medical marijuana here.
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Top 10 signs of gambling addiction
When does gambling become a problem? Learn to identify signs of gambling addiction and what to do if you are facing life as a gambler. Top 10 gambling addiction signs here.
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Top 10 Jewish sayings about addiction recovery
Taken from the book, “God of Our Understanding”, these Jewish sayings help bring light to the disease and condition of addiction. Little snippets of Jewish wisdom compiled by Rabbi Shais Taub.
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Parent of drug addict help: Top 10 truths to help parents
My son’s addiction started in high school, with what at the time I considered to be “normal” experimentation with alcohol and marijuana. I never expected then that his alcohol and drug use would escalate into full blown addiction and that it would progress over the years all the way to intravenous drug use, near death, and a prison conviction. I have learned so much along this journey of my son’s addiction and recovery. From that I have compiled a list of truths to share with others who may find themselves seeking answers and help.
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Smoke smoke smoke that cigarette – Top 10 cigarette/drug combos
Ever wonder what to call a cigarette laced with cocaine? Here are Top 10 street names and descriptions for drugs mixed with cigarettes. Smoke smoke smoke that cigarette, plus some.
