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A 9/11 Massacre Every Other Week: The Dangers of Fentanyl and What You Should Know

By Wish Recovery

In 2021, over 42,000 people died of illicit fentanyl overdoses. Here is what you should know about the drug that could save you... Continue Reading

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The Danger of Misunderstood Spiritual Gifts & Their Role in Addiction

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Whether you’re going through a spiritual awakening or seeing yourself in the scenario of shamed, judged or distorted experience... Continue Reading

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Kanna: Treatment for Depression or Next Popular Drug of Choice?

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

South Africans have used the Kanna plant for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, it is making controversial headway in the... Continue Reading

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When ‘Peer Pressure’ Becomes Bullying

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

Young people are especially prone to these consequences. Continue Reading

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Study Uncovers Growing Number of Older Adults Suffer From SUD

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

Older adults are more susceptible than ever to developing substance use disorders. Continue Reading

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Meth 2.0: Volatile Drug Takes Even Deadlier Form

By Dawn Hurley

Many prognosticators fear that Meth 2.0 will continue the societal destruction caused by the evergrowing opioid epidemic. Continue Reading

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Study Shows MDMA Increases the Risk of Valvular Heart Disease

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

In particular, heart valves and their functions were found to be drastically altered by MDMA use. Continue Reading

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Syphilis on the Rise: A Byproduct of Meth and Heroin Abuse

By Rebecca Kovacs

Researchers attribute the rise in syphilis cases to risky sex behaviors while under the influence, and a spike in the number of... Continue Reading

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Recent Increase in Overdose Deaths Linked to Kratom

By Rebecca Kovacs

Kratom has been used for hundreds of years as a pain reliever. However, this popular drug is beginning to make its presence kno... Continue Reading

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Treatment for Parkinson’s May Cause Impulse Control Disorders

By Rebecca Kovacs

Studies show a link between dopamine agonists and impulsive behavior for those coping with Parkinson's disease. Continue Reading

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How Adderall Abuse Can Lead to Psychosis

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

The impact on one's psychological functioning is just one of many consequences of Adderall misuse. Continue Reading

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How Sleeping Aids Can Lead to Substance Abuse

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

Do you need sleeping aids to rest? If so, you're not alone! Continue Reading

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What the Vietnam War Teaches Us About Addiction

By Tess Chedsey

Aside from access to drugs in Vietnam, the U.S. military also proffered soldiers with drugs that helped them stay alert and pus... Continue Reading

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Is the Addict Still the Same Person?

By Elizabeth Seward

It’s not uncommon to believe addiction has turned a loved one into a different person. Continue Reading

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10 Things a Normie Doesn’t Understand About Addiction

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

There are many things about alcoholism and addiction that non-addicts just don’t understand. Continue Reading

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