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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. …

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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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Americans Are Leaving the U.S. to Recover from Opioid Addiction Using Ibogaine

A growing number of Americans addicted to opioids are visiting clinics in Mexico and Canada that treat opioid addiction using a psychedelic drug called ibogaine. Ibogaine is an illegal Schedule I substance in the U.S. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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