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While 40K+ people got help for addiction in 2012 in the state of Illinois, it's estimated that another 60K people need h ...
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Oxycodone is an opiate used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous syste ...
Signs and symptoms of buprenorphine addiction
Yes, you can get addicted to buprenorphine. But signs of addiction to buprenorphine can be difficult to identify. A list ...
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People who use heroin regularly can develop dependence on heroin quickly. More on how the body adapts to the presence of ...
Choosing an addiction treatment center: 13 principles + 5 questions
There are thousands of addiction treatment centers in the U.S. alone. How do you know which is the right place for you? ...