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Does methadone help with opiate withdrawal
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What can you do when you hit rock bottom with alcohol or drinking?
Hitting bottom is different for everyone. But where can you go when you're finally ready for help? Five (5) tips here. ...
What is day treatment for substance abuse? INTERVIEW with Fountain Recovery
Q&A with industry experts from Fountain Recovery, a day treatment facility in Livermore, CA. More about day treatment an ...
Does Suboxone help with opiate withdrawal?
Yes. Suboxone can treat opiate addiction by preventing symptoms of withdrawal from heroin and other opiates. More on thi ...
Addiction and long term recovery
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The 9th Step: When making amends goes wrong
A bit of experience, strength, and hope when it comes to people NOT accepting amends. More on the 9th step in the 12 ste ...
Effects of heroin on sex and pregnancy (INFOGRAPHIC)
Heroin use affects male and female reproduction. How serious can those effects be? A visual GRAPHIC for you to LIKE > SH ...
Teen drug use in school
Studies show that nearly 3 million teens are using drugs during the school day and the majority of teens report that the ...
Myths vs. Facts: The truth about medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction
Is medication assisted treatment substituting one addiction for another? Do they get in the way of true recovery? A myth ...