The Physical Side Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
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Substance Abuse Impact on Your Body Perhaps the most obvious effect that substances have on the human body is their brain [...]
Powerlessness, Surrender & Acceptance
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In this special guest blog post, Steve discusses his true story of substance use and recovery. This is a real story [...]
Combating opioid abuse from a health plan’s perspective
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According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, prescription painkillers and heroin are claiming the lives of 91 Americans [...]
Why the Cost of Narcan is on the Rise
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What does it cost to save a life? Today, advocacy groups, medical professionals, and even government leaders are asking this [...]
Benefits of Group Therapy for Substance Use Recovery
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There is a comfort in feeling that someone understands you, and a relief in knowing you’re not alone. The comfort [...]
Why Do Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Work?
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Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, has been part of American life for more than 80 years; Narcotics Anonymous for more than [...]
Fentanyl Laced Heroin: What you need to know
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Fentanyl is a powerful opioid medication often used to treat late stage cancer patients and those recovering from surgery. Fentanyl has [...]
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Detox Facility
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How to Choose the Detox Program that is Right for You or a Loved One If you or a loved one [...]
Understanding the Difference Between a DUI and a DWI
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Every time you get behind the wheel of a car, you are taking a risk. You are taking control of [...]