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Is it Possible to Get Addicted to Sleeping Pills?

Sleeping pills are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. In fact, over 5% of women and 3.5% of men in the U.S. have a prescription sleeping aid. But, while prescription sleeping pills are popular and very common, they’re also dangerous. More than 42,000 people are hospitalized each year because of sleeping pill abuse, addiction, and

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7 Early Warning Signs of Substance Use Disorder

Substance abuse, or problematic relationships with drugs or alcohol, impact some 20% of all Americans. This includes individuals who take drugs and alcohol in problematic ways, in problematic situations, and in problematic situations.  A further 1 in 12 of us have a substance use disorder. Some 21.6 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol,

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How Long Does Crystal Meth Stay in Your System?

Crystal meth, the purest form of methamphetamine, is one of the most popular recreational drugs in the United States. Crystal meth is quickly growing in popularity as opioid accessibility goes down, as people become more isolated, and as lifestyles change. In 2018-2019, an estimated 1.6 million people used methamphetamines like Crystal. In the 2019-2020 period, that

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What Is Gabapentin?

Gabapentin is one of the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. In fact, in 2020, Gabapentin was the 6th most commonly prescribed drug in the country, with over 68 million prescriptions given. Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant which is often prescribed under the brand name Neurontin, is primarily used to treat seizures, neuropathic conditions, and neuropathic pain. At the same time, it’s noted as having

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