While all drugs are dangerous, there are five that are especially dangerous for the inhabitants of Arizona. It is highly recommended that anyone suffering from addiction to any of these substances seek addiction treatment.
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Underage drinking in Arizona is a very big problem. In 2017, 30% of high school students were found to have been drinking in the thirty days leading up to the survey.
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In general, we are constantly exposed to the idea of fixing a tough week with a “happy hour” hang out on the weekends, whether it is with co-workers or friends.
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To define it briefly, opiates are drugs classified as “downers” that come from the opium poppy, which have an effect on the pleasure receptors of the brain. Legally prescribed opiates, such as codeine and morphine, are used in order to help patients deal with pain.
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Opiate addiction has become more common than most people are aware of, and it could even be considered a crisis in some states.
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As some might know, Arizona is a state which can be considered a gateway for drugs into the U.S., and that goes for a number of illicit drugs acquired outside of the country.
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One of the main issues someone can come across when looking for help to deal with addiction is finding a program that is actually affordable. It can be a real problem, to the point where some won’t even get the help they need because they believe they cannot afford it.
One of the newest illegal drugs coming to the U.S. right now, Mexican Oxy are characterized as blue pills that are pressed and made to look just like oxycodone hydrochloride tablets, with an M and a 30 stamped on them.
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As the name suggests, dual diagnosis describes patients that have been diagnosed with two different disorders: one being a mental disorder, like depression or bipolar disorder, and the other, a substance abuse problem, which could be alcohol or drugs.
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Yes, getting rid of alcohol can be a tough ride and have many bumps down the road, but it can be easier with the right people supporting you. At Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare, we hope to be that help to anyone who needs it.
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