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Drug dependence refers to an addiction to alcohol or abuse of drugs. It causes significant health problems and may result in kidney failure. Alcoholic de-addiction center help in the rehabilitation of this condition.

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How to stop taking the drug Suboxone?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Suboxone consists of Buprenorphine and Naloxone. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist. The drug is given in order to replace opioids during opioid de-addiction.

How to counter withdrawal from a drug causing issues in the body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Which drugs are you using? Can you share a picture or the name of the drugs? Thank you.

Can Ambien cause drowsiness, lethargy and drug dependance?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.RLS (restless leg syndrome) is a disorder causing mild annoyance to severe symptoms in different patients.

I am reluctant to take medicine for insomnia. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have late insomnia. If there is any associated anxiety or depression, then that should be evaluated properly. Kindly visit a psychiatrist in person.

How to stop Heroin safely during pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please ask her to stop taking Heroin over a due course of time by tapering the dose.

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How should I discontinue tablet Escitalopram safely before getting dependant on the drug?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. No, Escitalopram does not cause dependence and tolerance. However, one should not discontinue it all of a sudden.

How to get over Sertraline dependency?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. All these are side effects of Sertraline withdrawal. Your body is dependent on this medicine.

I took Etizolam for headache and dizziness and became dependent. Kindly help to overcome it.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you are right. You become dependent on these tablets when you take it regularly. Since you have no anxiety symptoms you can slowly taper and stop it.

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