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What to Expect from Long-Term Heroin Addiction Treatment

Most long-term heroin addiction treatment programs provide residential rehab for 90 days or more. This longer stay can be more effective for overcoming the powerful drug than a traditional residential program of only a few weeks to a month in length. Within an extended treatment program, some people who may fail within shorter rehab stays…

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What to Do If Your Loved One is Abusing Benzos

Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a class of drugs that doctors commonly prescribe to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. While these medications can be helpful for those who take them as prescribed by their doctor, benzos can also be dangerous if misused. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of benzo abuse so…

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Adderall Abuse in College Students

College and Adderall unfortunately have a closer connection than some people realize. Is your child at risk for Adderall addiction while in college? Let’s take a closer look. Do you need to know more about Adderall addiction treatment? Call us today at . The Facts About Adderall Abuse in College Students Adderall is one of…

Man feeling the long-term effects of prescription drug abuse

Long-Term Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse

With an estimated 18 million people misusing prescription drugs, it’s important to gain a better understanding of the potential long-term consequences. Prescription drug addiction is on the rise. The more information that is available about this kind of drug use, the better informed the public can be. And, the more they know, the more likely…

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Stages of Substance Abuse Treatment

For centuries, medical teams have questioned what therapies are best suited for substance use disorders (SUDs). Then in 2006, the National Quality Forum published a document specifying the seven practices that organization found most effective in substance abuse treatment. Marcie Bough, Pharm.D., senior manager of practice development and research for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)…

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Understanding the Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious condition that occurs following a horrifying event. Unfortunately, anything that terrifies you can also lead to lasting PTSD. This condition often stems from war, natural disasters, physical abuse, rape, and car accidents. Afterward, people struggle with the memories and fears of the horror each day. All too often, PTSD…