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Will My Social Life Change After Rehab?

When someone overcomes addiction, there are plenty of changes they must make. One of the most important is altering their social life to support recovery. This guide provides everything you need for this journey.


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Addiction, Physical Dependence and Tolerance to Pain Medication. What's the Difference?

In response to the current opioid crisis, many patients and their loved ones are confused by the many terms associated with drug use — even if they were prescribed pain medications for legitimate reasons. Addiction, physical dependence, and tolerance are three such terms that are thrown around, and while there is some overlap, they do not all indicate substance use disorder. Here's how these terms differ, as well as what to do next if you think pain medication has become an issue in your life.


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5 common misconceptions of addiction

5 Common Misconceptions of Addiction

Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have a friend or family member battling substance addiction. And yet, many people still don’t understand this problem. That’s why we wanted to discuss some of the most common misconceptions about addiction—and the truth behind them.


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How Drug After-Effects Worsen Addiction

Substance abuse is a significant problem in America, affecting millions of people. It can lead to many harmful consequences, such as relationship problems and death. Physical dependence also affects the brain’s development, which can make it harder for addicted people to get off drugs.


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Harm Reduction to Lessen the Risks of Substance Use

Many individuals are unfamiliar with harm reduction measures, which have been around for a long time. It isn't a moral or ethical argument; instead, it is a practical technique for safer drug use. Harm reduction stresses the practical use of effective measures to help people who use drugs reduce or minimize the harms associated with their substance use and other high-risk behaviors.


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Chronic Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

Chronic Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

Substance abuse can have many underlying causes. One of the most prevalent, though, is chronic mental illness. This can be a powerful enemy to overcome, but with the right resources, you can take your life back.


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The Not-So-Hidden Fentanyl Epidemic

A huge part of the country's recent drug use rise has been the ongoing fentanyl epidemic. Fentanyl is a synthetic drug, and a fentanyl overdose can be deadly. Individuals who get hooked on fentanyl will need treatment for fentanyl addiction.


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America's Fentanyl Epidemic

Fentanyl has seen a massive spike in use over the past few years, resulting in a huge increase in addiction and deaths. There were over 56,000 deaths attributable to fentanyl in 2020.


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America's Cocaine and Fentanyl Overdose Problem

America has seen a massive rise in both cocaine and fentanyl overdoses. This has led to a significant fentanyl epidemic. Thankfully, treatment for fentanyl addiction is available for individuals who are suffering.


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