Addictions, Tobacco
Quitting Tobacco? We’re Here to Help
Quitting tobacco is a positive step to a healthier, happier, and more enjoyable life. However, making the commitment to quit using tobacco products for good is easier said than done. Six million people die every year from tobacco-related illnesses, despite their awareness of the short-term and long-term consequences of tobacco use. As a substance abuse and addiction education company, we want to support as many tobacco users as we can in their commitment to quit tobacco so they are successful.
To help you through your recovery process, we have provided a few helpful tips to help both you or someone else quit smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products.
Marijuana
The Risks of Legalized Marijuana
Marijuana, even purchased at a reputable dispensary, is still a psychoactive drug that affects the way a person’s brain and nervous system work. It alters the user’s mental and physical state. If it is consumed without discretion, a user could end up harming themselves or even others around them.
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What is Depression? Learn About the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Depression affects more than 16.1 million American adults, While many people suffer from depression, only a fraction seek help and receive the proper care. During Mental Health Awareness month, Primo Prevention asks you to reach out to those suffering from depression and help them get the treatment they need to live a healthy life.
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Are E-Cigarettes & Vapor Smoke Safe? Not According to New Research
“E-cigarettes and vapes are safe,” is the biggest lie tobacco companies tell adults and teenagers today. In fact, the American College of Cardiology recently completed a study that linked electronic smoking devices to heart attacks, artery disease, and depression.
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Using Marijuana While Pregnant is Dangerous
With the legalization of marijuana becoming more popular across the states, more women are smoking while pregnant, risking not only their health but their child’s health and development as well.
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Common E-Cigarette Misconceptions
Addictions, Hard Drugs
The Side Effects of Opioids
Opioids are becoming the number one drug for addiction in America. As physicians are increasingly prescribing them to treat diverse pain in patients, this highly addicting pain reliever can leave many desperately craving more, even after treatment is no longer necessary. No matter if it’s you or someone you care about taking opiate drugs, it’s important to know the side effects and signs of abuse to prevent addiction and overdose.
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