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a person enters heroin addiction treatment

Is Heroin an Opioid?

Opioids are a class of drugs used for pain relief and anesthesia. But more often than not, opioids are misused, leading to addiction or overdose.

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a man gets treatment for co-occurring disorders

Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

Addiction affects every aspect of a person’s life, including physical health, relationships with loved ones, career, finances, etc. It even sabotages one’s mental well-being. Thus,

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a young woman in college uses drugs to study

What Are Study Drugs?

Study drugs refer to prescription stimulants designed to help students stay alert, energetic, and focused. Many of these medications, such as Adderall and Ritalin, are

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a woman struggles with stimulant abuse

Recognizing Stimulant Abuse

Stimulants refer to a class of substances that act on the body’s central nervous system to make one feel energetic and alert. Like other drugs,

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a woman deals with some common side effects of benzos

Common Side Effects of Benzos

Benzodiazepines or “benzos” are a class of drugs that primarily function as “depressants.” They act on the brain and central nervous system to reduce anxiety,

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a woman enjoys a glass of water in detox

Benefits of Detox

Lifelong recovery from addiction begins with a thorough medical detox and therapy sessions at a quality treatment center. The primary benefits of detox include successfully

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a woman does not realize that kava is addicting and struggles with the symptoms

Is Kava Addicting?

With the influx of kava bars and the controversy surrounding this mysterious drink, kava has become a frequent topic in recovery circles. As more people

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a man struggles to cope with the negative effects of his ativan abuse

What Is Ativan?

Ativan (lorazepam) belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It’s used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and grand mal seizures. Benzos are central

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