Cause and Effects of Drug Addiction

Published October 17, 2013

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Crystal Meth May Jump-Start Injection Drug Use, Study Says

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"Addressing the impact of crystal methamphetamine use in increasing the risk of injection initiation among injection-naive street-involved youth represents an urgent public health priority," wrote study co-author Dr. Evan Wood from the B.C. Center for …
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Pyramid Healthcare Publishes Video about Warning Signs of Drug Addiction

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Addiction can be difficult to detect in others because substance users often attempt to hide their behavior or downplay the effects of the drugs. The video highlights physical, behavioral, and psychological/attitude-related signs that a person …
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Just Say No to Vicodin and Other Opioid Painkillers

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At the same time, the body quickly becomes dependent, craving more and higher doses to match the effects of that first pill. It's no wonder prescription opioids are so addictive: "These drugs are almost identical to heroin," Kolodny says "They are …
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