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How Social Factors Influence Addiction
Social determinants are the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence a person’s health and well-being and these can also contribute to addiction. Observations about social determinants such as poverty, social exclusion, ...
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Genetics and Environment: Influence on Addiction
Addiction is a complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Several elements, including genetics and environment, play a role in addiction development. While some may have a genetic predisposition to addiction, others may be more vulner...
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Understanding the Risks of Oxycontin
Oxycontin is a potent opioid painkiller prescribed to relieve severe pain, but it’s also surrounded by misinformation and controversy. One common myth is that since it’s a doctor-prescribed drug, it’s automatically safe. However, Ox...
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Morphine Addiction and How to Overcome It
Morphine is a potent analgesic that can quickly become addictive, changing a person’s brain chemistry over time. When someone becomes addicted to morphine, they may experience physical and psychological dependence, leading to withdrawal symptom...
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How Drug Addiction Affects Families
Substance abuse disorders ruined many lives. It affects people’s brains and behavior to the point where they can no longer control the use of illegal (and legal) drugs, even when they know its negative effects. It causes the following problems ...
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Why the First Step is Always the Hardest
Drug Addiction should not be brushed aside; because it is a chronic disease it poses a grave and imminent threat not just to the patient but to the people around him. We’ve seen too many homes and lives wrecked because of substance ab...
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