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Everything You Need to Know About Fentanyl: Addiction, Risks, Symptoms, Side Effects

Fentanyl Is Deadlier Than You Think It’s cheap. It’s potent. And it’s killing people at record rates. Fentanyl is now ...

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What is an Intervention? How to get drug addiction help
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What is an Intervention & How Does an Intervention Work?

To many people, the typical idea of an intervention has become something of a cliche. Often played for laughs in ...

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Addiction

Effects of military service can cause substance use issues, data shows

Military life is not easy. With the combination of grueling physical training, demanding schedules, separation from familiar support systems, and ...

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Addiction

Recovery is Accessible – Ready Now Recovery

Generally, receptionists have a low-stress job: answer phones, make copies, open the mail. In the addiction recovery world, however, this ...

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Addiction

What Is National Recovery Month?

September is National Recovery Month, and Adult & Teen Challenge is excited to celebrate with the recovery community across the ...

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Addiction

Addiction Increases COVID-19 Risks, NIDA Says

In a June blog post, Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), noted the increased severity ...

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Addiction

Fentanyl: Death in Disguise

Fentanyl abuse began in the 1970s and continues today. The painkiller provides a feeling of euphoria exceeding that of many ...

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Addiction

Pandemic Sees Rise in Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths

In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released preliminary data showing that over 90,000 Americans died as ...

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Addiction

Understanding Addiction in the Family Context

Are you searching for answers regarding your loved one’s use of drugs or alcohol? Are you unsure about whether their ...

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