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What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Nearly everyone will face anxiety in their life, it’s a normal part of being human.
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How to Protect your Sobriety on the 4th of July
As one of America’s booziest holidays, the Independence Day can be a major trigger for people in recovery.
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What is the Vagus Nerve and How Could it Support Addiction Treatment?
Vagus Nerve Stimulation is showing promise as an addiction and Substance Use Disorder treatment.
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7 Don’ts for Discussing Someone’s Addiction With Them
All loved ones of addicts reach the point where they need to discuss the problem with the person directly.
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Am I Enabling? The Difference Between Helping and Hurting
When our loved ones are in trouble, all we want to do is help.
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LGBTQ Month: Methamphetamine Use in the Gay Community
Crystal Meth use in the gay community has been a concern since the 1990’s but in recent years, use has skyrocketed.
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How Prescription Painkillers Can Lead to Heroin Addiction
Painkillers such as Codeine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Morphine are all narcotics from the same family of drugs as Heroin.
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Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse Disorder: What You Should Know
Schizophrenia is a very serious mental disorder which can be devastating to those affected and their families.
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Rebuilding Foster Care Families in the Aftermath of Addiction
It’s no secret that addiction tears families apart, this is especially true in the case of foster care.
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Telehealth: Addiction and Mental Health Conditions
Telehealth is a healthcare service available through a virtual platform.
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What Is the Ketamine Drug?
Ketamine (referred to on the street as Special K) is an anesthetic prescription drug that also has psychedelic properties.
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How Long Does Ativan Stay in Your System?
Ativan is a prescription benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and a variety of other health conditions.
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Narcotics Drug List
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) defines a narcotic as a drug that relieves pain and produces drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility.
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Staying Sober During the Holiday: Six Tips
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, and for people new to recovery, they can be particularly daunting.
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Gabapentin Withdrawal
Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) is a prescription medication commonly used to treat neuropathic pain and seizures.
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What Is Drug-Induced Schizophrenia?
Technically, there is no such thing as drug-induced schizophrenia.
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Outpatient Rehab Treatment
Outpatient rehab and professional addiction treatment can help people with substance abuse problems reclaim independence in recovery
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Is Lean Liquid Heroin?
“Lean” is a slang term for a drug-laden drink that consists of the medications codeine and promethazine.
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Is It Safe to Combine Claritin and Alcohol?
Drinking alcohol while taking Claritin is not advisable because when these substances are combined, some of the effects of each substance will be amplified.
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Trazodone Withdrawal and Detox
Trazodone is a prescription medication that is intended to treat depression. It accomplishes this by preventing serotonin, a feel-good chemical in the brain, from being reabsorbed by neurons.
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Is Heroin an Opioid?
Heroin is a semi-synthetic opiate derived from the opiate morphine. It is a commonly abused illicit drug found in the U.S. and elsewhere.