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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 …

How Effective is an Addiction Recovery App?

Thousands of people today use them. Addiction recovery apps can help people keep on track with their substance use disorder recovery or to correct unhealthy relationships with drugs or alcohol before they progress into an …

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Transfer Addiction: What It Is and How to Break the Cycle

In This Article What Are Transfer Addiction and Cross Addiction? Why Do Addictions Transfer? (The Psychology and Brain Science) Common Types of Replacement Addictions Bariatric Transfer Addiction: A Special Case How to Replace Bad Habits …

Post-Meth Depression: 10 Ways to Feel Better in Recovery

In This Article Why Depression Happens After Meth Detox 10 Strategies to Cope with Post-Meth Depression Warning Signs That You May Need Meth Rehab Again Signs of Severe Depression After Meth Use How Rehab Helps …

Drunk & Retired: 7 Signs of Alcoholism in Seniors

From drinking more to celebrate not having to work, to drinking to relieve the boredom of having so much free time, many seniors misuse alcohol and develop alcohol use disorders in retirement. Alcoholism in seniors …

8 Tips for Getting Through a Breakup Sober

Breakups are hard for everyone, but for recovering addicts, heartbreak can open the door to a relapse. Whether you are a few months into your recovery journey, or several years along, a breakup can throw …