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    How Long Does Methamphetamine Stay in the Body?

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    Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or simply meth, is an illicit stimulant that causes a rapid and intense high. Although the high only lasts [...]

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    Is Alcohol Addiction a Lifetime Addiction?

    769 words|3.8 min read|

    Alcohol addiction is a disease of the brain, which necessarily means that it is a lifetime issue. That does not mean, however, that recovery is [...]

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    What Can Meth Do to My Body?

    631 words|3.2 min read|

    Crystal methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a man-made stimulant that is at the forefront of a dangerous drug epidemic in the United States. [...]

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    End a Gambling Addiction Now: 6 Steps to Freedom

    891 words|4.5 min read|

    Approximately one percent of the United States adult population struggles with an addiction to gambling, according to the National Center for Responsible Gambling. If [...]

  • Understanding Opioid Addiction

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    All drugs are classified under varying schedules depending on whether the drug is cleared for medical use, has a high risk of misuse, poses a [...]

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    The Half-Life and Long Term Realities of Opioids

    924 words|4.6 min read|

    Opioids are pain-killing drugs that, when ingested, attach to the opioid receptors in the brain to decrease the pain felt in the body; the binding [...]

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    What is Xylazine, and How does it Affect Humans?

    717 words|3.6 min read|

    Xylazine is a sedative, anesthetic, tranquilizer, muscle relaxant and analgesic used by veterinarians to facilitate surgical procedures, safe handling and diagnostic testing in animals. [...]

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    Helping a Loved One Battle Addiction

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    Addiction is hard - it takes an unbelievable toll on those who struggle, but also presents difficulties for close friends and family members. If you [...]

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    Is Dependence the Same as Addiction?

    712 words|3.6 min read|

    In the field of behavioral health, it is common to hear the term “dependence” used in association with addiction or substance use disorder (SUD). Dependence [...]

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    Why Addiction is a Risk Factor for Suicide

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    If you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). Suicide is one [...]

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    How Outpatient Addiction Treatment Helps

    551 words|2.8 min read|

    Understanding the Benefits of Outpatient Rehab Just because you are struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction does not mean you can leave your life behind [...]

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    How Unresolved Grief Can Impact Addiction

    554 words|2.8 min read|

    Grief is a common feeling that many of us share, whether it’s grief over the loss of a loved one, friendship, job, or something else. [...]

  • Avoiding Triggers During Recovery

    371 words|1.9 min read|

    We need to develop a positive regard for our unique self that is realistic and recognizes our own value regardless of how we look, perform, [...]

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    Can Vaping Lead to Addiction in Teens?

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    The popularity of e-cigarettes has increased in recent years, especially among teens. A study published on JAMA Network found that 27.5% of high school students [...]

  • What is Opioid Addiction?

    779 words|3.9 min read|

    Opioid addiction is characterized by excessive use of opioids that affects a person physically and psychologically. Opioids come in many forms, most commonly prescription opioids [...]

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    Are You Addicted to Marijuana?

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    With the normalization of marijuana, there’s been increased discussion about whether or not marijuana is addictive. While most users won’t become addicted, it is still [...]