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Dangerous New Pink Drug

New Drug Called Pink Add the ‘pink drug’ to the growing list of synthetic opioids that continue to wreak havoc in our nation. The drug referred to as Pink, Pinky, or U-4 is actually U-47700, first created by Upjohn in the 1970s.…

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?

Addiction, Opioids

You may wonder, “How long does fentanyl stay in your system?” You may ask this because you are facing a drug test after ingesting fentanyl. Maybe you are curious about what to expect in fentanyl detox. Read on to learn how long fentanyl…

My Drinking is Out of Control

Addiction, Alcohol

How Can I Stop Drinking Out Of Control? The New Year is the perfect time to address an alcohol use disorder if you find yourself thinking, “My drinking is out of control!” Who knew when you began the daily habit of enjoying a glass…

OCD and Alcohol

Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Alcohol Addiction Having co-occurring OCD and alcohol use disorder is fairly common. Learn about these disorders and how the dual diagnosis is successfully treated. Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder…

Using Drugs to Cope

Addiction, Mental Health

How many stressed-out people are using drugs to cope with their emotions? Learn about how self-medicating with drugs or alcohol only makes things worse. Anyone who has been through a highly stressful life event or trauma knows how hard it can…

Addiction and Trauma Treatment

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Recovery

Addiction and trauma treatment often go hand in hand. Learn about the role that trauma may play in a substance use disorder. When thinking about the causes of addiction it is clear that there are many diverse risk factors that can play a role.…

What Are the Effects of Opiate Abuse

Addiction, Opioids, Recovery

Learn about the harsh effects of opiate abuse. When someone abuses opiates, such as heroin or prescription pills, the results can be devastating. Opiate dependence or addiction can turn your life upside down. Learn about the effects of opiate…

What are Signs of an Overdose

Addiction, Opioids, Recovery

Drug overdose deaths reached an all-time high in 2020. Learn what are signs of an overdose are and what to do if someone overdoses. An overdose happens when someone ingests more drugs or alcohol than their body can safely process. The toxic…

Recovering from Diazepam Addiction

Addiction, Benzodiazepines, Opioids

Diazepam addiction can creep up on you without warning. Learn about the dangers of this drug and how to break free. Diazepam (brand name Valium) was once called a “wonder drug.” It had a reputation of being a safe, effective drug…

What Helps Suboxone Withdrawal

Addiction, Opioids, Recovery

Learn about what helps Suboxone withdrawal, and what to expect in treatment. When someone enters rehab to receive help for an opioid addiction they may be prescribed a drug called Suboxone. It is an MAT drug that can help reduce cravings and…

How to Help a Family Member with Addiction

Addiction, Recovery

Getting a loved one with a substance use disorder (SUD) the help they need. There is nothing so sad as seeing someone you care for battle a substance problem. Families know firsthand that the fallout of the SUD affects all members. Addiction…

Alcohol Tremors and Other Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction, Alcohol, Recovery

Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal Shakes Shaking hands are just one symptom of alcohol withdrawal. It is a wake-up call, that day when you first notice the hand tremors. Up until that day, it might have been easy to deny that you had a drinking…

Painkiller Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction, Opioids

Opioid and Opiate Withdrawal What Is Opioid Withdrawal? Learn how to prepare for opioid detox and withdrawal. Breaking free from opioid dependence is not an easy feat. First, you must commit to stopping the drug, but after…

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your Urine

Addiction, Recovery

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System? Learn about How the Body Flushes Heroin From the System Urine tests are just one type of testing that can be used to detect a drug, such as heroin, in the system. Testing is used to detect substance…

What Happens to the Brain and Body During Detox?

Addiction, Detox, Recovery

Learn about Detox and Withdrawal Syndrome The first step in the recovery process involves the detox process. Detox purges the substance and toxins from the body. This allows the person to be stable enough to begin treatment. Sometimes just…

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Dangerous New Pink Drug

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?

My Drinking is Out of Control

OCD and Alcohol

Using Drugs to Cope

Addiction and Trauma Treatment

What Are the Effects of Opiate Abuse

What are Signs of an Overdose

Recovering from Diazepam Addiction

What Helps Suboxone Withdrawal

How to Help a Family Member with Addiction

Alcohol Tremors and Other Withdrawal Symptoms

Painkiller Withdrawal Symptoms

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your Urine

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