Juliana grew up living a simple quiet life in rural Austin. Although she was surrounded by wealthy kids at school and she knew she was different, her parents worked hard to ensure that she always had everything she needed. As a child, Juliana was exposed to some...
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Opiates: A Primer
Opiates are drugs derived from morphine, which occurs naturally in the seed pod of certain varieties of the poppy plant. Opiates are some of the most commonly abused substances in the United States, and abusing them can quickly lead to addiction and dependence. Opiate...
Opiate Addiction and Withdrawal: Why Treatment is Essential
Opiates are a class of drugs that include heroin and prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin. Widely abused and highly addictive, opiates can produce a marked sense of euphoria and wellbeing. The brain immediately learns to associate these feelings of...