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Fentanyl Addiction Among Young People

Reading time: 4 minFentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can cause harm to those misusing or addicted to it. When teenagers and young adults abuse the drug,

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Alcoholism After Gastric Bypass

Reading time: 5 minIt’s no secret that obesity is a major health hazard. However, many fad weight-loss methods—self-starvation, substituting vitamin pills for real food, smoking or taking unprescribed

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Can Alcohol Cause Diabetes?

Reading time: 3 minSubstances such as drugs or alcohol can affect many areas of your physical and mental health. In fact, anything that you eat, drink, or otherwise

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Meth Skin-Picking and Abscesses

Reading time: 3 minMethamphetamine abuse is a growing problem in the US. The drug can cause serious issues for users, affecting their physical and mental health as well

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What to Say to an Alcoholic

Reading time: 3 minIf you share your home with an alcoholic drinker, you’re probably all too familiar with exchanges like the following: “I’ll just stay long enough for

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Lorazepam Side Effects

Reading time: 3 minMedications that are prescribed for a particular condition can often be misused or abused. Even when the drug is used as directed and supervised by

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The Importance of Motivation in Recovery

Reading time: 3 minStarting something new can be exciting or intimidating but generally always requires energy and motivation. When you first started your addiction treatment, you had a