Parenting is full of joys and challenges. One of the biggest challenges a parent has in raising a healthy child is preparing them to live in the real world. This can bring a mix of emotions–sadness, worry, and excitement. As a parent, your job is to find a way to explain the difficulties of life …
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Michael Herbert
Addiction is a serious and complex condition that affects millions of people in the United States. Left untreated, addiction can lead to serious medical and mental conditions and may get people into serious legal or financial trouble. Certain circumstances make treatment more challenging and may require a special level of care. Pregnant women who live …
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Michael Herbert
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “In 2019, an estimated 10.1 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids in the past year. Specifically, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers and 745,000 people used heroin.”[1] It is clear to see that opioid misuse and addiction have become an epidemic in …
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Michael Herbert
Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine drug intended to treat anxiety conditions and seizure disorders. You have probably heard about Xanax before, as this drug has become a popular substance of abuse in recent times. Xanax abuse is so common it has even been portrayed in popular music, television shows, and movies. According to the National …
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Michael Herbert
For those who are unlucky enough to end up in enough pain to get a prescription for Vicodin from their doctor, the opiate-based painkiller is simply a temporary aid meant to help provide relief from moderate to severe pain associated with injury or illness. Generally, a Vicodin prescription runs out as a patient’s pain subsides …
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Michael Herbert
Molly is a street name for the drug MDMA, which is short for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Molly may also be referred to as ecstasy, XTC, or X, and is most commonly abused in the club and rave scene. This is because MDMA produces an energetic high as well as psychedelic effects that are similar to LSD. While …
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Michael Herbert
People have been taking magic mushrooms since the late 50’s to have psychedelic experiences. These psychoactive fungi cause extreme hallucinations, euphoria, laughter, and deep thinking. People describe the effects of magic mushrooms as a “trip”. While some people view the effects of these mushrooms as a spiritual experience, they can cause an array of adverse …
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Michael Herbert
