Drug Addiction??????
Question by beauty mirna: drug addiction??????
what is drug addiction and how can someone get cured from it?
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Answer by Ayumi
Drug addiction…is when you get addict to drugs obviously? You need lots of help to get cured most of the time.
Answer by Rockinrose
It’s when someone feels as if they can’t cope without it.
And people can start getting rid of thier addiction by taking less of it, and eventually leaving the drug.
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Question by ella: Is suboxone a better treatment option for opiate addiction as to methadone?
Or what is the best way to go about getting treatment?
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Answer by Alexander The Great
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Question by Netty: Where in Florida can I send my sister to get drug addiction rehab?
My sister who is 45 needs help with alcohol and opiate addiction. Does anyone know a good high-end place that she can get inpatient and/or outpatient care?
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Answer by Naguru
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