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Subutex Addiction and the Dangers of Other Detox Medication

Known as the brand name for buprenorphine, Subutex is an approved drug in the United States as of 2002 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of opiate addiction.  Subutex works by preventing withdrawal symptoms from opiates … Continue reading

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Crack Cocaine Addiction

Defined as a highly addictive and powerful stimulant, crack cocaine is derived from powered cocaine using a simple conversion process.  Emerging as an abuse drug in the mid 1980s, it is abused due to the ease of access, cheap cost … Continue reading

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Meth Addiction

Known as the largest pandemic currently gripping the nation, at least 1.5 million people are addicted to crystal meth in the United States alone.  As a result, the government is attempting to implement legislation and enforce tough sentencing to reduce … Continue reading

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