Tag Archives: Addiction

When I Say No, I Mean No

Woman drinking coffee The other evening, I had just sat down to a nice dinner with a newly acquainted colleague at a posh restaurant overlooking all of Los Angeles. As I began to gaze over the menu, I suddenly heard the question slip from his lips. “Sooo, what would you like to drink?” I raised my head, trying [...]
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Process of Detoxing from Oxycodone

Bible reading Oxycodone is a narcotic pain killer and is most commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain. It is highly habit forming and can lead to addiction mainly due to the fact that it is an opioid [1]. Oxycodone can be taken individually but is also the main ingredient in combination drug prescription pain relievers. Prescription [...]
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How Do I Forgive My Spouse Who Betrayed Me in a Sexual Addiction?

Spouse holding hands The devastating fallout of sexual addictions is de-stabilizing and wreaking havoc on the average American family. It’s been reported that 50% of all men and 30 % of all women have an active engagement with pornographic material (and here’s the sad truth, most studies show that it’s not much different in the Church). We’ve traded [...]
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Dangers of Lexapro Use and Alcoholism

Medication-Assisted Treatment can cause problems for at risk populations Lexapro, or brand name escitalopram oxalate, is an antidepressant and antianxiety. Lexapro is an SSRI and prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and other mental health issues. Lexapro affects the brain by blocking the reuptake of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which affects mood. SSRI drugs are known as one of the [...]
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Ibuprofen: When Use Goes Beyond Pain Relief

Couple having a marital affair Ibuprofen is commonly prescribed for relieving pain, mostly swelling and inflammation. It is also a common and main ingredient of various over the counter (OTC) medications for fever, headache, cold, osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and back pain [1,4]. If pain to too strong, and OTC Ibuprofen does aid in pain management, then a [...]
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