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March 7, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 7, 2011
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Like Asthma or Diabetes, not all Alcohol Dependence can be treated without medications. Medications are used for two reasons in Alcohol Dependence: To provide a safe […]
March 6, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 6, 2011
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Benzodiazepine Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Sedative-Hypnotics. Sedative-Hypnotics are prescription medications that work in nearly the […]
March 6, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 6, 2011
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I have a teenage son who has been hanging around with a new group of friends. I've heard that some of them are into drugs. What should I say to help him avoid peer pressure without alienating him in the process? Do you have any suggestions or resources I can look into?
March 5, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 5, 2011
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Opioid Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Opioids. Included in the class of opioids are morphine, heroin, […]
March 5, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 5, 2011
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My parents were both heavy drinkers and my father used drugs fairly often. Does this mean I am susceptible to becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol because they were?
March 4, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 4, 2011
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Cannabis Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Marijuana. It is defined by having at least three of the following symptoms in a one year period:
March 3, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 3, 2011
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Benzodiazepine Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are prescription medications that work in nearly the same part of the brain as Alcohol. This drug class includes Ativan, Klonopin, Valium. Xanax and others. It is defined by having at least three of the following symptoms in a one-year period:
March 2, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 2, 2011
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My husband seems to need alcohol in order to "relax", he says it's not an issue - but I have my doubts. Should I be concerned?
March 2, 2011
Published by NZINGA HARRISON at March 2, 2011
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Amphetamine Dependence is the diagnosis used in the DSM-IV to describe the most severe addiction to Amphetamine. This includes Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, as well as prescription amphetamines such as Ritalin, Concerta or Adderall. It is defined by having at least three of the following symptoms in a one-year period: