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  • What are the Side Effects of Fentanyl?
    Friday, December 2nd, 2022

    What are the Side Effects of Fentanyl?

    Generally used to treat pain after surgery, fentanyl is a powerful opioid. The effects of fentanyl can range from relieving pain, to causing more severe side effects like overdose....
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  • Is Detoxing From Benzos Dangerous?
    Friday, November 18th, 2022

    Is Detoxing From Benzos Dangerous?

    Benzodiazepines treat a variety of mental health and medical conditions. But the question remains, are benzos dangerous? Taken as prescribed, benzos are relatively safe, but even when not abused...
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  • What Does Heroin Withdrawal Feel Like?
    Friday, November 11th, 2022

    What Does Heroin Withdrawal Feel Like?

    As a very widely abused drug, heroin often causes dependency for the user. This dependency leads to the probability of heroin withdrawal symptoms. What heroin withdrawal feels like can...
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  • How does MAT for alcohol use disorder work?
    Friday, November 4th, 2022

    How does MAT for alcohol use disorder work?

    Alcohol use disorder is a disease that can be characterized by uncontrolled drinking, and a compulsion surrounding alcohol. The number of Americans who struggle with alcohol is staggering, and...
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  • Mistakes to Avoid During an Intervention
    Friday, October 14th, 2022

    Mistakes to Avoid During an Intervention

    A successful intervention can be a life-changing event. An unsuccessful one can have devastating consequences. To increase the chances of positive outcomes, it is important to understand which mistakes...
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  • Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms
    Friday, October 7th, 2022

    Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

    Prescription medications such as Xanax have enabled countless people to live more satisfying and enjoyable lives. But the benefits of any prescription drug will almost always be accompanied by...
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  • What Is a Personal Inventory?
    Friday, September 16th, 2022

    What Is a Personal Inventory?

    To complete Step 4 of the 12-Step recovery model, you need to take a “searching and fearless moral inventory.” Many people use the term personal inventory instead of moral...
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  • Can You Lose Your Job for Going to Rehab?
    Friday, September 9th, 2022

    Can You Lose Your Job for Going to Rehab?

    Before you enter an addiction treatment program, it’s common to have questions. What will the experience be like? How will you change? Will your friends and family be there...
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  • What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
    Friday, September 2nd, 2022

    What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?

    Effective treatment for addiction can involve many elements. Common features include individual therapy, group sessions, medication, care for co-occurring mental health concerns, and guidance for developing an effective relapse...
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