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LGBTQ Detox: Getting Addiction Help In The LGBTQ+ Community

Substance abuse affects everyone from all backgrounds and from all walks of life, but the LGBTQ+ community faces a higher number of challenges that make these individuals more susceptible to addiction, and that prevent them …

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Should I Get a Divorce if I’m Married to an Addict?

Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from substance use disorder. It should come as no surprise that it’s a leading cause of divorce in the United States today; being married to an addict can be incredibly …

5 Ways Medical Detox Treatment Improves Your Success Rate

The length of your rehab program matters. The National Institute of Drug Abuse says that rehab programs lasting fewer than 90 days are often of limited effectiveness, and that longer programs are linked to higher …

Pullman Study Advances Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment

Researchers in Pullman, Washington are exploring a potential breakthrough in alcohol withdrawal treatment. The study, being led by doctoral researcher Nadia McLean in Washington State University’s Department of Integrative Physiology, could reshape how withdrawal is …

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How Is Drug Induced Psychosis Treated During Stimulant Detox?

Studies show that more than 10 million people in the U.S. age 12 and older misuse stimulants. When individuals use high-dose stimulants, especially during binge episodes, they can experience a range of physical and psychological …

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Can Fentanyl Cause Memory Loss? Your Questions, Answered

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl caused more than 48,000 fatal overdoses in 2024. New evidence suggests that using fentanyl with opioids and other illicit substances like cocaine may lead to permanent brain damage and memory loss. …

Opioid Detox During Pregnancy Linked to Safer Births

A new study published in the 2025 Journal of Perinatology offers valuable insights into how opioid detox and medication assisted treatment during pregnancy can affect newborns with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). Investigating the Link …

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14 Distressing Signs of Cocaine Addiction

It’s important to know the physical and behavioral signs of cocaine addiction. This can help you recognize if you or a loved one is addicted to the substance, and keeps you aware of the many …

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What Is Involved in a Hospital Detox Program?

Drug and alcohol addiction is a complicated and chronic disease that requires extensive treatment. More than 80,000 people in the U.S. died from an overdose in 2024. If your existence is endangered by drug or …

How Does Harm Reduction Compare to Quitting Cold Turkey?

Harm reduction is a term used to describe any practices or programs designed to reduce the level of harm experienced from behaviors that can have problematic effects. It is most commonly associated with alcohol and …

A Guide to Getting Court Ordered Rehab for a Loved One

Has someone you love committed or been accused of a drug-related crime and need help recovering from a substance use disorder? If so, court-ordered rehab might be the best route forward. Going to rehab can …

Free Homeless Detox Opens in San Diego

A new homeless detox in San Diego officially opened this past September, offering a lifeline to unhoused residents struggling with addiction. Father Joe’s Villages launched the 44 bed facility to Southern Californians experiencing substance abuse …