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History of Drugs

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Many people think drug abuse and addiction are recent problems in human history. However, most common substances today, such as opioids, meth, and cocaine, have been around for over a century. The history of drugs expands back almost as far as human history, so it’s no wonder that drug epidemics and addictions are difficult for

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Kratom Withdrawal Timeline: Kratom Detox Process

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Kratom has an online reputation for being a safe alternative to manmade opioids. That's incorrect. Rather, the substance has addictive properties that can lead to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. In this blog, we'll discuss what a typical kratom withdrawal timeline looks like. Our addiction treatment programs in Portland, OR treat kratom substance use disorder along with

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How Long Does Synthetic Marijuana Stay In Your System?

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Synthetic weed, also known as Spice and K2, mimics the effects of cannabis but has dangerous side effects. Sellers often market it as a natural product. However, it actually contains synthetic cannabinoids and some herbs. People often use synthetic weed if cannabis is illegal in their state or if they don’t want the drug to

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What are the Side Effects of Xanax Abuse?

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Alprazolam (Xanax) is a popular benzodiazepine in the U.S. Like all benzodiazepines, Xanax is a central nervous system depressant designed to calm patients experiencing life-threatening panic episodes. It is not an antidepressant and not a painkiller. Benzodiazepines were developed in the 1960s as a safer tranquilizer than alcohol and barbiturates. However, when used in excess,

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How Long Do Prescription Drugs Stay in Your System?

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When it comes to drug use in the United States, the primary concern used to be substances like cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. But in recent decades, prescription drug addiction treatment has become much needed. Like all drugs, opioids produce short-term effects that users crave and compulsively chase. What some users don’t consider, however, is the

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3 of the Most Commonly Abused Painkillers

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Finding an effective pain medication is imperative after recovery from surgery, a car accident, or for those living with chronic pain. Some of the commonly abused painkillers on the market today can treat pain successfully. However, this is only true when following the prescription and not taking it with other drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, most

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Cough Syrup Abuse

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Your medicine cabinet may cause the death of a loved one in your home due to cough syrup abuse. It may surprise parents and caretakers to know that medicine cabinets filled with seemingly harmless OTC (over the counter) cough syrups, can be life-threatening. A substance use treatment center in Portland Oregon can help with cough

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