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Learning to live with an addiction

Learning to live with an addiction involves a continuous process of work. An addiction is for life, even if one never consumes again. It will forever mark the lives of individuals who have developed a substance abuse disorder. It will

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Addictive behaviors

Therapeutic Outings to Overcome Addiction

Spending the day in a beautiful natural environment and breathing fresh air surrounded by nature. Being able to take a walk along peaceful trails and relax. Taking the opportunity to think and meditate, but also to enjoy and have a

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Substance addictions

Demand for Drug Use Treatment

Data on assistance and care for drug dependencies in Catalonia, managed by the Subdirectorate General of Drug Dependencies of the Public Health Agency of Catalonia, has recently been published. The data is quite revealing. During the past year, 13,944 individuals

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Substance addictions

Are Anabolic Steroids Addictive?

Anabolic steroids, specifically called anabolic-androgenic steroids, are synthetic compounds similar to the male hormone testosterone. Like testosterone, anabolic steroids have the effect of muscle development and the growth of male sexual characteristics. Muscle growth is the anabolic effect of these

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Substance addictions

The risks of ‘getting high’ on cough syrup

The recreational use of cough syrup is not as new or as common as sometimes implied. Javier Porto, therapeutic director of CC Adicciones, believes its relevance has been exaggerated. In his opinion, “these practices are linked to media sensationalism rather

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Substance addictions

Beware of PMA or Fake Ecstasy

PMA or para-methoxyamphetamine, also known as fake ecstasy, Dr. Death, or pink ecstasy, is a stimulant with psychedelic effects and is a substance considered highly toxic. It is very dangerous and has caused deaths because it is sold as MDMA

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Substance addictions

The Meaning of Christmas

What makes Christmas a special time? The Christmas holidays are a time with a special essence that goes beyond shopping and consumption. They play a symbolic role in families and friendships. They are a time for gathering, for bringing loved

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Substance addictions

Self-deception in addictions

An addict’s self-justifications to keep using. “A drink after work is normal”, “A line isn’t using” … There are many phrases used as self-deception by addicts to a substance, whether legal drugs (alcohol, tobacco) or illegal (cocaine, cannabis, amphetamines…).

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