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Crack Addiction Treatment

The methods used in crack rehab help people heal from the effects of the drug while learning how to cope with drug cravings and overcome withdrawal. With help and support you can live a crack-free life!

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Crack Cocaine Effects on the Brain and Body

Crack cocaine is a potent and stimulating drug and when a person abuses crack, the drug will have effects on their brain and body. The effects of crack may vary from person to person, but the way the drug works in a person’s brain remains fairly consistent.

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10 Telltale Signs of Crack Use

Crack cocaine is a dangerous drug that can lead to addiction, problems with the law, and significant health problems. Knowing the signs of use can help with an early intervention.

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How Long Does it Take To Rewire Your Brain From Addiction?

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Chronic drug and alcohol use severely impacts the brain not just during the using episode – but for long after. Drugs impact how we feel and function and our ability to sustain recovery. When individuals stop using drugs, the brain doesn’t immediately recover. So, how long does it take to rewire your brain from addiction? …

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Federal Agencies Finally Go After Internet Drug Dealers

 Internet drug dealers are peddling poison online. Deadly pills are being sold through the dark web. And people across the nation are dying from overdoses. Drug markets on the dark web emerged around 10 years ago. Since then, these illegal sales have grown into a multi-million-dollar industry. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime …

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A Detailed Look at Addiction Statistics in America

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Addiction – clinically known as substance use disorder (SUD) – is a chronic mental health condition that impacts millions of Americans. Most people need some form of professional help in order to overcome addiction. For some, that might be a rehab treatment center. For others, that might be medication assisted treatment or certain forms of …

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The Parent’s Guide to Decoding Modern Drug Slang

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If you overheard your teenager tell his friend he was “candy flipping,” would you be concerned? It sounds like he’s popping M&Ms or swapping candy bars with a buddy, right? Turns out the true meaning is much more concerning. “Candy flipping” is slang for using more than one drug at a time. Since using even …

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