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How long does it take for Suboxone to take effect?

My son was prescribed Suboxone for his addiction, and it seem like it works for him. He's not experiencing much anxiety and is generally relaxed after it's taken. How long does...
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Can a Juul help me stop smoking?

I'm trying to quit smoking completely, but it really is the habit that I'm having trouble with. Smoking always reduced my stress and that's why I kept doing it. Should I consider...
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Is cocaine really addictive?

A man that I'm dating does cocaine. . . I didn't realize that he did this drug casually until he did it in front of me. We've been dating for a month and a half, and I'm not...
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How do nicotine patches work on smokers?

My sister is trying to stop smoking and is using a nicotine patch to help her. I know that patches have mixed reviews. Do these actually work for smoking addictions, or should...
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Can you get withdrawal from suboxone?

My friend was on suboxone for his addiction, but now that he's stopped taking it, I noticed that he's been off. Like he's going through a withdrawal. . . Is this common with...
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Do support programs have a lot of success?

My son is 28 years old, and he has been struggling with an addiction to heroin for the past year and a half. I want him to go to rehab, but he thinks he should try support groups...
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What are some signs that someone is using flakka?

My son has been acting very strangely. Around me, I noticed that he has been experiencing hallucinations and violent behavior. And all of this happened suddenly. Are these signs...
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Are drug interventions successful?

We noticed that my son has been using heroin, and we want to give him an intervention to help him see that he needs help. Are these successful? Is there anything you can recommend...
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How can I stop opioid dependence?

After a serious car accident, I was prescribed Oxycodone to help subdue the pain from my back injury. But now it's 4 months after the accident, and I think I'm dependent on taking...
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What are the symptoms of caffeine addiction?

I think I have about 3 cups of coffee everyday. But if I don't have my morning coffee, I get a really bad headache. Could this be a symptom of a caffeine addiction?
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Is it possible to have a food addiction?

I'm 33, male, and I think I have a food addiction. I just want to eat all the time, and I think it's more than just cravings. Is it possible to have this kind of addiction?
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Are OCD and drug addiction related?

My friend was addicted to prescription painkillers for several years. He is okay now, but he has started behaving in ways that look to me like OCD. Are OCD and drug addiction...
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Does my wife have nymphomania?

My wife has had multiple sexual experiences (3 men and one woman) in 3 years of marriage. She just cant seem to get enough and she's always the one who motivates the encounters....
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What are the symptoms of Ritalin addiction?

I'm worried that I'm becoming addicted to Ritalin. I'm 32 and I've been on a Ritalin prescription for 2 years. This month I began taking it sooner than I was supposed to because...
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Is behavior therapy appropriate for those with drug addictions?

I have an addiction to fentanyl, and I'm not sure what to do. Well, I went to rehab and I'm trying to see what I can do to remain clean. Do you think behavioral therapy is an...
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Is it dangerous to smoke while wearing the patch?

I started wearing a nicotine patch recently, but just one. The other day I couldn't help myself though--bad day at work. I smoked a couple of cigarettes, with 21 mg patch. I'm...
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Group therapy vs. one-on-one therapy for substance abuse?

My son is addicted to taking prescription painkillers, and we are trying to get him help--especially since he finally seems to want the help. What is the best form of therapy...
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Why is suboxone recommended for drug addiction?

My main question is why is there such a controversy prescribing suboxone for a drug addiction. Some specialists recommend it, while others really don't. Why do some doctors don't...
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What can I do for my porn addiction?

Like any other teenager, I watched porn quite a bit--but now I'm older I feel like I'm watching it way too often. In fact, it's really the only thing that arouses me and gets...
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How do I ween myself off of opioid medications?

I've been taking opioid medications to deal with my chronic pain, but now I feel like I'm addicted to them. My husband pointed it out to me yesterday when I was taking more than...
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