Methadone is a medication used to treat a person’s addiction to opioids such as painkillers and heroin. Methadone helps lessen withdrawal symptoms from opioid abuse. The withdrawals are less intense and the methadone provides a more comfortable detox experience. Although methadone has been used in treatment for many years, it is a synthetic opioid and…
DetailsKeeping your body in shape and toned up may be one way you want to focus on getting exercise benefits from swimming. The other ways people benefit are from working the core and building a strong powerhouse midsection that keeps the back, neck, and other parts of the body feeling strong. Why Swimming Swimming and…
DetailsMany people buy medication from online pharmacies. While this is convenient for the consumer, many of the pharmacies online are illegal. These rogue pharmacies can be dangerous to the consumer. People who use online pharmacies for their medication risk receiving medication that is expired, contaminated, or counterfeit. The consumer is at risk of serious health…
DetailsDrinking pickle juice may sound kind of gross, and maybe you are right. There are, however, several reasons to consider it you may not know about. Athletes often sip the briny brew to help them post workout. It may also help relieve cramps. Find out some of the additional benefits to drinking pickle juice and…
DetailsMany people use the Internet on a daily basis for work, playing games, social media, and so much more. People shop online and make transactions on the Internet. As with any addiction, when a person is addicted to the Internet, he or she has developed a habit that they continue to do even though it…
DetailsPlants are a great way to beautify a space, but they also help cultivate peace with a home. After dedicating time to nurturing plants on an almost daily basis, you may realize that they have more than aesthetic value. Find out which plants provide a sense of peace within a household and how to support…
DetailsAddiction causes self-destructive behavior despite harmful consequences. The brain changes chemically and physiologically when a person is addicted. The individual becomes physically dependent on the drugs or alcohol and experiences painful withdrawals when he or she stops using them. Lifestyle changes must be made for recovery when treatment ends. The brain needs time to learn…
DetailsEnergy is so important, especially emotionally speaking. The energy you have goes across all of your body including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual self. It is not just food and exercise that impacts energy. People can take up emotional space in our lives which impacts us all over our bodies. Learn some ways to protect…
DetailsOpiates are extremely addictive and come from opium, which is derived from the poppy plant. Opiates cover a variety of drugs. Some are natural, synthetic, legal, illegal, recreational, or medicinal. Natural opiate drugs have been used to treat nervous disorders, cancers, and other conditions. Most painkillers are opiates and are prescribed for pain relief, but…
DetailsEven with negative thoughts racing through your head, it may be hard to focus on anything else, especially those ambitions. Goals can seem hard to achieve when the mindset is not right. Negative thinking can get in the way of your recovery if you don’t stop it in its tracks. Here are some strategies to…
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