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  • Drug Overdoses in America Are Increasing
    Thursday, August 26th, 2021

    Drug Overdoses in America Are Increasing

    It’s no secret, drug overdoses in America are increasing. In terms of drug overdose deaths, 2020 was one of the worst years on record. In this past year over...
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  • 12 Scary Facts About Alcohol Abuse
    Friday, April 30th, 2021

    12 Scary Facts About Alcohol Abuse

    Though listing scary facts about alcohol can come across like clickbait intended to deter drinkers, for someone who knows the real cost of alcoholism, the importance is clear. Whether...
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  • Suboxone and Other Drugs Used in Opioid Addiction Detox
    Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

    Suboxone and Other Drugs Used in Opioid Addiction Detox

    Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin as well as prescription pain relievers like fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, and many others. These drugs interact with...
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  • Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?
    Monday, March 15th, 2021

    Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?

    What really is addiction? The term has become one of the most loaded and stigmatized words in medical science. Society has long seen addiction as a preventable collapse of...
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  • When a Person Is Abusing Alcohol, There is Hope in the Rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous
    Sunday, February 28th, 2021

    When a Person Is Abusing Alcohol, There is Hope in the Rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous

    The first 12 step program was created by the founders of "Alcoholics Anonymous," AA for short. It was incepted in 1935 by Bill Wilson, a New York stockbroker, and...
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  • Understanding Substance Abuse: Common Causes and Long-Term Effects
    Thursday, January 28th, 2021

    Understanding Substance Abuse: Common Causes and Long-Term Effects

    Millions of Americans suffer from substance abuse and addiction, starting from as early as 12 years old. A key to understanding this common affliction is knowing that the medical...
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  • Scary Facts About Addiction in New Mexico
    Wednesday, January 6th, 2021

    Scary Facts About Addiction in New Mexico

    Addiction in New Mexico is a serious problem. The state is well-known for its battles with drug and alcohol addictions, overdoses, and deaths and ranks among the worst in...
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  • What to Look for in an Intensive Outpatient Program for Alcohol Abuse
    Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

    What to Look for in an Intensive Outpatient Program for Alcohol Abuse

    I Think I’m an Alcoholic. What Should I Do Now? Admitting you need help for your drinking problem can be difficult not only because of the stigma surrounding addiction,...
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  • What is IOP and How Does it Help with Substance Abuse
    Tuesday, September 15th, 2020

    What is IOP and How Does it Help with Substance Abuse

    IOP stands for "Intensive Outpatient Treatment". During the duration of an IOP program, individuals attend group therapies and individual counseling above and beyond the traditional cadence of classic once...
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  • Alcohol Detox: Withdrawal & Recovery
    Tuesday, August 11th, 2020

    Alcohol Detox: Withdrawal & Recovery

    Alcohol Addiction is a Medical Condition One of the difficulties in recognizing alcohol addiction as a disease is, well frankly, it just sometimes doesn’t seem like one. However, alcoholism has...
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