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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 …

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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. …

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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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