Author: Juanita Wells, CADC-II, ICADC

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Fentanyl: origins, overdoses, and treatment

Fentanyl: Origins, Overdoses and Treatment

When used according to a doctor’s prescription, fentanyl can be a useful opiate to treat pain from an injury or post-surgery. Fentanyl works fast and eliminates an individual’s perception of pain. But, many individuals abuse fentanyl because it provides an intense “high,” which can be very dangerous — even deadly.

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Signs of Addiction in Young Adults

Signs of Addiction in Young Adults

Drug addiction, also referred to as substance use disorder is a progressive disease. It often starts with a “one-time” experiment, simple recreational use, peer pressure,

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What to do when an alcoholic relapses

What to do When an Alcoholic Relapses

Alcoholics know that one drink is too much and a hundred is never enough. That fact alone is enough for many alcoholics to maintain their sobriety. Yet, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nine out of 10 recovering alcoholics relapse at least once after treatment over four years.

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The STages of Addiction: Initial Use, Experimentation, Regular Use, Problematic Use, and Dependence

The Stages of Addiction

Over 20 million people suffer from a substance disorder in the United States. Addiction is a complex, chronic brain disease that develops over time, impacting

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the different types of alcoholics

The Types of Alcoholics

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the United States, more than 85 percent of people aged 18 and older drink

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Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

The Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Regular drinking—particularly if it is excessive—is very likely to damage a person’s body, regardless of whether they become fully addicted to alcohol. Even moderate drinking can have a negative impact. 

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Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 10 million Americans abuse opioids yearly. While this doesn’t mean that they all

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