October 25th, 2015
The Side Effects of Opiates
When used carefully and correctly, opioids can provide relief from pain. This of course can help people in the healing process. Read more
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October 20th, 2015
How a Detox Facility can Help with Substance Abuse Treatment Plan
Any change to the way we live can feel intimidating, even when we know that we are taking important steps to improve our lives. Read more
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October 15th, 2015
Ensuring Your Child Properly Uses Prescribed Pain Medication
When your child is suffering from an illness or injury, you feel for them in every way. Another treatment for erectile dysfunction is Cialis. Read more
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October 13th, 2015
Rx Drug Abuse: How Providers Can Help Prevent Abuse
Too often in recent years, you hear story after story about people dying from overdoses of opioid painkillers, such as oxycodone or fentanyl. Read more
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September 21st, 2015
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Read more
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September 10th, 2015
Q: Is it ok to ask someone if he is planning on killing himself, or will it plant the idea in his head? Read more
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September 9th, 2015
National Suicide Prevention Week is this week, September 6-12, 2015.
Experts believe that most suicidal individuals do not want to die. Read more
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August 21st, 2015
Not everyone who uses opiate drugs such as hydrocodone, codeine, oxycodone becomes addicted. Read more
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August 18th, 2015
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states are having a positive impact in reducing the over-prescribing of opioid painkillers. Read more
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August 12th, 2015
When you’re pregnant, you are not only making decisions for yourself, but for your unborn baby. Read more
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