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Healthy Habits Can Help Induce Sleep Without The Pills
Sleepless nights started about four years ago when she lived directly above an "end of the line" bus stop. "The buses … While there's no evidence that sleeping pills are addictive, Winkleman says people can become psychologically dependent on them.
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Conway area police reports for Dec. 19
According to a Conway police report, the policeman saw several pill bottles in the woman's purse as she fumbled through it looking for the documents the policeman requested. When the … She later told the policeman that she had Adderall in her purse …
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An Epidemic of Attention Deficit Disorder
There is no doubt that a small percentage of children, perhaps 5 percent, have the disorder and that medication can alleviate the symptoms, such as inability to concentrate, that can impede success in school or in life. … The drugs can lead to …
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Chicago is hub for heroin in the Midwest
She has also struggled with addiction, as have other members of the family. In Iowa, in addition to working new jobs … Williams says you can cut the heroin and mix it with another substance like sleeping pills. “So not only do you double your money …
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Question by thetigersnameistony: Is all drug addiction bad? What is wrong with being addicted to sleeping pills?
I have been addicted to sleeping pills for a while (probably years.) They are over the counter. I take them only at night to sleep…it’s not like they are disturbing my life in any way.

I actually don’t know if I am addicted because I have not tried to fall asleep without them and once recently I actually fell asleep without them and slept through the night. I just love the sleep I get using them and hate “trying” to fall asleep. I could sit up all night easily without them. With them I just fall into sleep and I love that.

What is the big deal? This is my secret shame, because I know the idea of addiction is negative, but is this something to be concerned about.    Read more...

Question by aiyana ts: I would like to find more information regarding substance abuse treatment in Sullivan, Maine. How?
I want to know more about substance abuse treatment, specifically about the treatment of prescription drug addiction. I already did a research on the Internet, but I feel that the information I have found is not enough. Any suggestions?

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Answer by anahy e
I think you should go to substance abuse treatment centers. They’ll surely be able to provide you with more information regarding treatment methods, as well as the kinds of therapies that they offer to the patients. To find the treatment centers, you can use the links below. You can also go to the local hospital and ask one of the hospital staff to give you a list of the treatment centers in your area. Good luck! I do hope that you get the information you need.    Read more...

Prescription drug epidemic on the rise
In the United States, the abuse of prescription drugs now exceeds the abuse of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy combined, according to Generation Rx Initiative, which is a preventive program instituted by the Ohio State University College …
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Dr. Zorba Paster: Sleeping pills can become addictive
So when you stop, you might get a rebound effect. That means a day or so of fragmented sleep before you're back to your usual. That effect makes some people think they need to keep taking them. It's what I call the “Ambien withdrawal.” The Food and …
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Let's talk sleeping pills
Ambien (zolpidem): Introduced in 1992, this helps put you to sleep, and keep you asleep. Many people reported having morning … increasing the length of time you sleep. You can start and stop as often as you wish, since there is no physical dependence.
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Are You Addicted to Sleeping Pills? — If can’t fall asleep without help from sleeping pills or medication, there are ways to stop. Dr. Schwimmer checks back in on BodyChecklist.com with some thin…

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