Tag Archive for: opioid addiction

dope sick symptoms

What Are Dope Sick Symptoms?

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If you've ever heard this term before, you may be wondering, 'what is dope sick?'. The term “dope sick” refers to the condition of experiencing withdrawal symptoms due to opiate addiction. The person may initially discover they are addicted…
Visible Signs of Heroin Abuse

What Are the Visible Signs of Heroin Abuse?

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The past decade has seen a surprising spike in the use of heroin, a drug that was once associated with the 1970s and multiple high profile overdose deaths, such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison. But after retreating into relative…
Vicodin Addiction Behavioral

Vicodin Addiction Behavior and Physical Symptoms and Treatment Options

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Vicodin, from the synthetic opioid hydrocodone, is a highly addictive and abused opioid drug.  As with all opioids, Vicodin provides swift relief of pain with an accompanying sense of deep relaxation and euphoria, creating a high risk for…