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The Many Ways in which Opium Addiction Can Ruin Your Life - According to the NIDA, “Although the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people,” addiction occurs when the individual can no longer control their drug-seeking behavior. “The brain changes that occur over time challenge an addicted person’s self-control and hamper his or her ability to resist intense impulses to take drugs.” This result ...
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History of Opium - The history of opium goes back to ancient times when the drug was used for ritual purposes and for anesthesia. The ancient Egyptians, Indians, and Romans used opium as a pain reliever and often included the drug in surgical procedures to keep pain at bay. The drug is even mentioned in medical texts from the ...
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What is Post Acute Withdrawal? - Post acute withdrawal (PAW) also know as post acute withdrawal syndrome and protracted withdrawal, is the phase of addiction after acute withdrawal is over. According to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration’s Advisory, PAW occurs after the acute withdrawal phase and can last up to two years after the acute withdrawal phase of recovery. ...
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Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms & When to Seek Help - Opiate withdrawal symptoms are a major indication that an addiction is developing, and should be addressed by treatment professionals as soon as possible.
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Opium Derivatives - It’s important to understand that different medications that you may be taking and to understand which of the medications you may be taking are actually derived from opium. Taking multiple opiates could pose a significant risk to your own health and could result in overdose. There are many different drugs that are derived from opium ...