substance addiction

Detox Center

The 5 main questions about dual diagnosis

The term dual diagnosis can raise many questions because it is a concept that triggers doubts, fears and uncertainty… both for the person who suffers from it and for their closest circle—friends, family or partner. To try to clear up

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Conference

Partners’ Meeting 2022

The annual 2022 partners’ meeting of CCAdicciones was held last Friday, October 21 at the detox clinic located in Roda de Berà (Tarragona). It is customary for representatives from CCAdicciones’ partner centres and associated professionals to meet once a year

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Detox Center

Opioids: From Medication to Drug

Opioids have transitioned from being a medication to a drug, especially in recent years with the well-known opioid crisis, more specifically in the United States, where the situation is unsustainable. According to statistics on medical prescriptions dispensed in pharmacies under

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Detox Center

What is cross-dependence and why does it occur?

Cross-dependence is when a person suffers from an addiction and replaces this addiction with another. An addicted person who is trying to quit a drug or an addictive behavior may substitute the old addiction for a new one. At this

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Detox Center

Drug use: risk factors vs protective factors

Risk factors and protective factors affect drug use. Why do some people start using drugs? What causes one person to develop an addiction and another not to? Is it possible to avoid an individual starting to use a substance? What

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Detox Center

The use of club drugs at large-scale parties

Club drugs and parties What are club drugs? The use of club drugs at large-scale parties is common. Club drugs are a group of psychoactive substances that stimulate the central nervous system. These are drugs associated with nightlife and leisure

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Cannabis Detox Center

Quitting marijuana

Quitting marijuana will completely change the life of a person addicted to cannabis. The benefits will be noticed on multiple levels: physically, by feeling much more energetic, and mentally, by regaining interest and the desire to engage in activities. Cannabis

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Detox Center

Barbiturates: effects, risks, and addiction

Barbiturates are central nervous system depressant drugs that can produce sedation, drowsiness, and dependence if consumed improperly. Although they are used less today than other medications, their abuse can be dangerous, especially if mixed with alcohol or other substances. When

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Cannabis Detox Center

Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?

Regarding marijuana, one of the most debated questions is whether it is a gateway drug. A gateway drug is one that serves the user as a first experience in the world of drugs. And, once they have tried this type

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Alcohol Detox Centre

Identifying an alcohol addiction

Identifying an alcohol addiction is complicated because it can easily go unnoticed. Alcohol addiction is one of the most common substance abuse disorders because it is integrated into today’s world. Furthermore, it is a completely legal drug and is considered

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