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How Long Does Codeine Stay In Your Urine?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Controlled Substances / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Codeine is prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain relief. Knowing how long codeine stays in your urine is helpful information. This opiate medication works well when taken as prescribed but comes with risks. When misused, codeine's side effects include possible overdose if too much remains in your system for too long. Seek help from [...]

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Scopolamine Side Effects

Addiction, Detox, Rehabilitation / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Many people wonder about scopolamine side effects. This dangerous prescription drug treats Parkinson's disease, muscle spasms, and irritable bowel syndrome. However, the drug is also used to render people "submissive" to captors or those who wish to harm them. If you abuse scopolamine, scopolamine addiction treatment is the only way out of your dangerous gamble

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Is Meth a Narcotic?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. A report by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reveals that approximately 964,000 people aged 12 or older had a meth use disorder or addiction. Because the need for meth addiction treatment is so common, people have asked, "Is meth a narcotic?" The question might

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The Connection Between OCD and Alcoholism

Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

When most people think of OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, they think of an excessively clean environment, someone who counts their steps, or people who can't stop washings their hands. While these can all be symptoms of OCD, the disorder is far more complicated than quirky behaviors. OCD is an anxiety disorder and many people who suffer

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Ways to Cope with Isolation

Addiction Therapy, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Isolation is one of the most damaging psychological circumstances. It's even more complex and hard to overcome for those who may have mental illness or a substance use disorder or both. The last few years have been ones of isolation due to COVID, and many people turned to drugs and alcohol to get them through.

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How Past Trauma Can Impact Your Relationships

Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Trauma / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

A traumatic experience can leave a person feeling as if danger is all around them, even if there is no danger present or the traumatic event is in the past. This heightened state can make people feel unsafe, panicked, and unable to know what is real. Understanding how trauma impacts relationships will go a long

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Long-Term Effects of Ecstasy

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Long-term Drug Effects / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

MDMA, also know as Ecstasy, is a popular party drug among teens and young adults. It became popular in the 1970s and 1980s as a mainstream party drug. Today, Ecstasy is commonly known as Molly. It is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. The substance is common at clubs, raves, and parties because it lowers

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Trauma-Informed Approach

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Rehabilitation / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Trauma refers to intense emotional and physical experiences caused by a stressful event or events. When an individual experiences accidents, violence, natural disaster, or abuse, it can all lead to trauma. Additionally, many people who experienced trauma tend to abuse substances. A trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or another trauma therapy is the ideal way to take

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How to Convince Someone to Go to Rehab

Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

When you have a loved one who is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may need to convince them to go to rehab. The very thought of going to rehab is frightening for most people. It forces them to admit they have a problem. This is something that many addicted individuals are unwilling to

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How Can Meditation Help with Anxiety?

Anxiety, Depression, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Meditation for anxiety offers men and women a natural way to stop panicky feelings and racing thoughts that are common with anxiety. It has proven to be effective in reducing many anxiety symptoms and can be used in tense situations to focus your thoughts and complete the task at hand. Meditation therapy is just one

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