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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 …

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 …

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 …

Kansas Opioid Detox Centers Fall Short, Experts Warn

The University of Kansas conducted a study and found that residents in the Sunflower State experiencing substance abuse crises often lack access to opioid detox centers. The shortage of opioid detox programs in Kansas leaves …

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 …

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Ohio to Fund $2.3M in Addiction Treatment for Inmates

Jails across the state of Ohio have received a second round of grants totaling $2.3 million to prioritize addiction treatment for inmates. Substance abuse is among the leading causes of death for prisoners. Preventing Overdose …

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 Long Does It Take To Detox From Fentanyl?

Fentanyl stands out as one of the most potent synthetic opioids available today. It’s a prescription drug designed to manage severe pain, particularly after surgery or for cancer patients. However, it can also be extremely …

Is Xanax Addictive? Signs, Symptoms, and Statistics of Xanax Addiction

Xanax is often prescribed to manage anxiety. The downside of this treatment is that the drug can be addictive. Patients who take Xanax can become both physically and psychologically dependent on the drug, which can …

A Guide to Understanding Court-Ordered Rehab

The unfortunate reality is that substance use disorder (SUD) can lead us to do things that we would never choose to do while sober, like obtaining a conviction. However, there is an alternative to incarceration: …

What Does It Feel Like to Be High on Meth?

Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug with both short-term and long-term effects—including physical and psychological dependence. With each use of meth, a person can experience both psychological and physical symptoms. Here’s what happens. Psychological Effects of …

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Living With Toxic People in Recovery? How to Cope, Heal and Stay Focused

In This Article What Is Toxic Behavior in Recovery? Toxic Traits to Watch for in Recovery Groups How to Deal with Toxic People in Recovery and Stay Sober Toxic Friends, Family Members or Households: What …

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