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Dealing with patients suffering from addiction

Dealing with patients suffering from addiction

Death by drug overdose in celebrities trouble us. They have fame, influence, and money, and they can get whatever they want. However, they are trapped in the vicious cycle of addiction. The year 2016 started with the death of singer Natalie Cole, nine-times Grammy award winner, who lost her fight against substance abuse.
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Types of therapy for addicts in drugs and alcohol rehab programs

Types of therapy for addicts in drugs and alcohol rehab programs

A counselor provides therapy to addicts enrolled in drugs and alcohol rehab centers. Their function is to find the root cause of the addiction and help the addict move on to a sober life. The counselor develops a therapy and recovery plan for each individual enrolled in drugs and alcohol rehab centers.
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Government treatment options for drug and alcohol addiction

Government treatment options for drug and alcohol addiction

Many Americans are in dire need of treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. Although, there is no shortage of drug and alcohol rehab programs for people undergoing drug and alcohol addiction, not all of them can avail the services of these drug and alcohol rehab programs. For instance, there are many government programs for addiction which are not only meant for individuals but also assist family members, friends, and community members.
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The need to quit smoking

The need to quit smoking

A cigarette is not only a tobacco filled cigarette, it also has over 600 ingredients in it. When lit up, it releases more than 7000 chemicals and over 69 of them are poisonous and cancerous. With the amount of chemicals in a single cigarette, governments are taking measures to make the public aware of the dangers of and why they should quit smoking products.
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The effects of secondhand smoke

The effects of secondhand smoke

Secondhand smoke is actually one of the passive health effects of smoking; you might not do it, but you might get affected by someone who does. Moreover, if you smoke or know someone who does, you must have noticed the unpleasant smell and seen people wave off the smoke or cover their nose and mouth around you.
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Withdrawal symptoms of smoking addicts

Withdrawal symptoms of smoking addicts

After one stops smoking, it might be difficult to quit. They undergo extreme symptoms of withdrawal, which is one of the more difficult health effects of smoking. Withdrawal symptoms come up in people as changes in their mood/mood swings, their behavior, as well as their body language. They appear after you stop smoking and start smoking again.
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