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Opioid Medications & Memory Loss + Free Quiz to See the Signs

In This Article How Opioids Affect Memory and the Brain Which Opioid Drugs Are Linked to Memory Loss? Signs Your Memory Loss May Be Linked to Opioids The “Could My Memory Loss Be Related to …

What Is Wasping or Wasp Dope + Family Intervention Guide

In This Article What is Wasping (a.k.a. Wasp Dope or KD)? How Is Wasp Dope Made? What Does Wasp Spray Dope Look Like? Why Do People Lace Meth with Insecticide? Side Effects of Wasping How …

Brain Study Links Alcohol Relapse to Detox Needs

A new study found a key brain area that may contribute to alcohol addiction and an increased risk of relapse, highlighting the importance of alcohol detox and relapse prevention. Many have wondered why a person …

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Raises Surgery Risks

A recent study based in Ohio highlights the need for patients prepping for surgery to undergo detox to address the oft-overlooked issue of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Surgery is tough on the body, but for patients …

Louisiana Medicaid Detox Center Opens in Lake Charles

An exciting and much needed new addition to the region’s mental health care system has recently opened in Lake Charles. New Steps Detox Addiction Treatment Center is dedicated to expanding access to care across Southwest …

Baltimore Drug Crisis Needs More Than Harm Reduction

Harm reduction programs are helping to save lives nationwide but they’re not enough to solve the Baltimore drug crisis recovery advocates say. If the epidemic of drug addiction is to be effectively addressed, they argue, …

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How to Quit Cocaine: Benefits, Timeline and Cocaine Detox Treatments

In This Article Quitting Cocaine Can Save Your Life 11 Quick Benefits of Quitting Cocaine Cocaine Recovery Timeline: What to Expect How to Quit Cocaine Safely, Step by Step Start Recovery Today Quitting Cocaine FAQs …

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IV Meth Addiction: Dangers, Signs, and How to Get Help

In This Article What Is IV Meth (Intravenous Methamphetamine)? Why Is Shooting Meth More Dangerous Than Other Methods? Signs Someone May Be Injecting Meth Common Health Consequences of IV Meth Use Not Sure How to …

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5 Most Common Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

In This Article What is Xanax Withdrawal? The 5 Most Common Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms Other Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms to Expect When Do Xanax Withdrawals Begin and Peak? Factors That Affect Withdrawal Severity Weaning Off Xanax …

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13 Warning Signs of Cocaine Overdose and How to Get Help Now

In This Article How Common is Cocaine Overdose? What is Cocaine Toxicity? 13 Signs of a Cocaine Overdose How Much Cocaine Can Cause an Overdose? How to Know if Someone is Overdosing Right Now What …

Buprenorphine Smuggling Sparks Detox Access Calls

A buprenorphine smuggling incident at a Michigan prison is sparking detox access calls nationwide. It comes after a corrections officer was found guilty of smuggling the drugs to inmates at the minimum security facility in …

How Underdosing MAT Raises Opioid Overdose Risk

The opioid overdose crisis continues to plague communities across the US but according to a new report there’s one risk factor that is little discussed and even less well understood. This threat is the underdosing …