When 25 year-old Monica Rudolph did not know where to turn to clean herself of her heroin addiction in Little Falls, Minnesota, she called treatment centers but would have to wait two weeks to be…
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Ketamine is a drug classified as a dissociative anesthetic and is mostly used on animals during veterinary procedures. Despite not being considered safe for recreational use by humans, some people use ketamine by injecting it,…
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It is common in active addiction to attempt to justify your substance abuse to yourself and others. For those of us that thrive on creativity, substance abuse and artistic expression can sometimes seem like a…
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Panic disorder is characterized by a sudden onset of panic and anxiety that induces extreme fear in a seemingly safe environment. Individuals who experience panic attacks may live in constant fear of an attack occurring…
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Substance addiction is characterized by substance abuse that leads to an inability to control cravings and use. Addiction can form as a result of using a wide variety of substances, from alcohol to crack cocaine.…
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The term “sex addict” has become less concrete in recent years, and there is debate in the medical community about whether sexual addiction actually exists. We now understand that having multiple or frequent sex partners…
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Narcan is one brand name of the drug naloxone, which is a drug that reverses opioid overdose. Naloxone is a crucial tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. Fatal opioid overdoses have been increasing…
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Binge drinking has become such a mainstream part of American society; we tend to use it for celebratory reasons, to socialize or even to relieve stress. Young adults often face extreme pressure to abuse alcohol…
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Previous research has shown us that men and women experience thoughts and emotions differently, so it’s only natural that they’d undergo different processes of addiction and recovery as well. By understanding these main differences, we…
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