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Addiction

Medically reviewed byDr. Sarah Boss, MD

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Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.

  1. 01History
  2. 02Current safety
  3. 03Patterns
  4. 04Needs

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Cocaine and stimulant self-assessment

Cocaine and other stimulants can affect sleep, mood, judgment and control over use.

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Addiction self-assessment

Addiction concerns may involve impaired control and continued substance use or behavior despite harm.

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Alcohol use self-assessment

Alcohol problems can involve impaired control, harmful consequences and dependence.

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Prescription medication self-assessment

Prescribed medicines can raise concerns about use, side effects or dependence.

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Opioid use self-assessment

Opioid problems may involve impaired control, continued use despite harm and physical dependence.

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Cannabis use self-assessment

Cannabis use may become difficult to control and interfere with daily life.

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Freebase Cocaine: Health Risks, Dependence and Treatment

Freebasing cocaine includes a process that converts cocaine hydrochloride, the powdered form of the drug, into a variant that can be smoked

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How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

If you frequently indulge in binge drinking to the point of feeling sick and intoxicated, you have probably wondered about the fastest way to…

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Tramadol and Alcohol: Overdose, Breathing and Seizure Risks

At low doses, the combination of these drugs can induce euphoria, feelings of relaxation, and well-being. Moreover, it could also affect respiration

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Flucloxacillin and Alcohol: What You Need to Know

Generally, there is no special warning against consuming alcohol with Flucloxacillin. It does not specifically impact the medicine itself.

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Venlafaxine Withdrawal: Symptoms, Tapering and When to Seek Help

Attempting a venlafaxine withdrawal cold turkey can give rise to several uncomfortable psychological and physical symptoms. These symptoms include:

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Wellbutrin Withdrawal: Discontinuation Symptoms and Safe Reduction

Antidepressants are responsible and notoriously known for having withdrawal symptoms, making it difficult to stop taking them and break free from their addiction. The majority…

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