How Cocaine Addictions Develop And When To Seek Treatment

Cocaine, Drug Addiction Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

The way cocaine use gets portrayed in popular media can lead to the mistaken impression that you can take it without much effect. It is possible to develop a cocaine addiction that leads to serious impacts on your health and life.

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4 Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Painkillers

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

If you are suffering from an alcohol use disorder, the risk of abusing other substances is often high. Most people who binge drink also abuse prescription painkillers, such as opioids. Individuals often engage in polysubstance abuse to enhance the euphoric or sedating effects of other drugs. At Northern Illinois Recovery, we can help you overcome

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3 of the Most Dangerous Party Drugs

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Information / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Partying and clubbing is a long-held American tradition, especially for teenagers and young adults. Unfortunately, most parties involve party drugs (mostly psychoactive substances) to heighten the enjoyment. Party lovers and parents of teenagers need to gather substantial knowledge about such drugs. It can help maintain safety at parties. In Northern Illinois Recovery, we can help

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5 Effects of Heroin Use

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Heroin is among the most addictive substances. If you engage in heroin use for long periods or overdose on it, the drug can wreak havoc on your body. Heroin abusers experience euphoria, but the feeling does not last for long. The user needs to increase the substance's quantity to achieve the same high in subsequent

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The Impact of Opioids on the Brain

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers, Opioids / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Due to their availability in the prescribed form, opioids are among the most abused drugs in the United States. Health professionals use opioids as medicine due to their capacity to relax the body and relieve pain. Opioids affect the brain’s reward system to make you feel “high,” which has led to their non-medical use. You

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How Divorce Impacts Addiction

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Marriage can be a protective force against substance abuse. However, the sudden end of this union can be a risk factor for substance abuse. Divorce can cause an unstable home environment to the extent of driving you to drug or alcohol abuse. A spouse may develop feelings of resentment and turn to drugs and alcohol

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What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

When discussing substance use disorder, substances like alcohol, hallucinogens, and opioids have separate classification descriptions. The use of these substances causes health problems or issues at home, school, or work. In this guide, we're diving deeper into this definition, as well as how to tell when it's time to receive substance use disorder treatment. Defining

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Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

The most commonly abused medications include anxiety prescriptions, pain relievers, and stimulants used for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ease of access is one of the contributing factors regarding prescription drug addiction. In this guide, we're outlining more about commonly abused prescription drugs, and if you or a family member should attend a prescription drug

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What Are the Different Levels of Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers, Rehab / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

No two people have the same needs when trying to quit a substance like drugs or alcohol. That means that, when entering rehab, they must have the correct treatment designation. Assigning patients to the right level of addiction treatment ensures they're receiving proper care and can make smooth transitions to different levels when necessary. Addiction

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Painkiller Addiction Signs

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Due to the stigma often associated with medication, painkiller addiction can be hidden in plain sight, making it difficult to diagnose or identify. The person using the painkillers may not realize how far their addiction has progressed. Family or friends may be unaware of painkiller addiction signs that can plague the user’s life. Understanding and

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What Happens When You Get a DUI?

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

What happens when you get a DUI? If you are pulled over and charged with a DUI in Illinois, you may face a wide range of penalties and consequences such as fines, imprisonment, license suspension, and community service. You may also be required to get help at an addiction treatment center in Illinois. In addition

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What Are the Latest Teen Drug Abuse Statistics?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Drug Rehab Centers / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

As with everything else during adolescence, teenagers experiment with all substances, including drugs and alcohol. The latest teen drug abuse statistics indicate that the trend is worsening as experimentation spreads from illicit drugs into prescription medication and common household chemicals. Thus, it's important to understand what substance abuse treatment options are available. Addiction treatment centers

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How Cocaine Addictions Develop And When To Seek Treatment

4 Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Painkillers

3 of the Most Dangerous Party Drugs

5 Effects of Heroin Use

The Impact of Opioids on the Brain

How Divorce Impacts Addiction

What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

What Are the Different Levels of Addiction Treatment

Painkiller Addiction Signs

What Happens When You Get a DUI?

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How Cocaine Addictions Develop And When To Seek Tr...

4 Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Painkillers

3 of the Most Dangerous Party Drugs

5 Effects of Heroin Use

The Impact of Opioids on the Brain

How Divorce Impacts Addiction

What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

What Are the Different Levels of Addiction Treatme...

Painkiller Addiction Signs

What Happens When You Get a DUI?

What Are the Latest Teen Drug Abuse Statistics?

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