Drug experimenting in college seems incredibly harmless. It can feel like everyone else is engaging in casual drug use, and seeing the short and long-term effects can be difficult. Before agreeing to join your friends for their excursion into the highs of drug use, consider the possible consequences. 

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When it comes to beating an addiction, you have to be preventative against temptation and other components that can fuel your addiction. You have to develop a game plan so that when certain situations arise that may cause temptation, you know how to avoid them and get out. You need to have escape routes mapped out for these situations and be preemptive in your fight against addiction. Literally organize your day to be less stressful and to be as comfortable as possible. Ease stress from your day by refining your schedule to be more efficient, but also not overwhelming. Stress is powerful fuel for addiction. Give yourself time every day to relax so that stress doesn’t cause you to falter. 

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Self-medication involving prescription drugs can be very dangerous. Prescription drugs require doctors’ approval because of their dangers when misused or abused. Here are three dangers to self-medicating. 

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If you are concerned you may be struggling with a personal bout with substance abuse, there are some steps to take that can help you reach your goals. Here are a few important ways to get help. 

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Prescription drug abuse is the misuse or overuse of prescription drugs for the purpose of satisfying an addiction or misdiagnosed self-medication. Prescription drug abuse is a leading cause of drug-related deaths, but is sitting under the radar because the drugs are generally obtained by prescription. 

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Illicit or prescribed drug abuse addiction is a brain disease, that like any other disease, can be treated effectively. Years of research has proven this. there is not one single treatment that is appropriate fro all individuals addicted to prescription medications. The type of drug used and the needs of the individual must be taken into account when deciding on a proper treatment. In order for a treatment o be successful, several components, including detoxification, counselling, and in some cases, pharmacological therapies all need to be incorporated. In order for a patient to make a successful recovery, multiple courses of treatments may need to be used. 

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The United Nations Global Drugs Watchdog stated that the abuse of prescription drug abuse is growing rapidly. There are more people abusing prescription drugs than heroin, cocaine and ecstasy combined. 

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It seems like every time you turn on the television there is another celebrity that has died from an accidental overdose. All these celebs like Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger and the most provocative, Michael Jackson, were prescribed prescription drugs by their physicians. It brings to question if doctors are responsible for their addictions and tragic deaths? 

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