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Long-Term Effects of Heroin Use

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 12, 2022 Updated: September 27, 2022 Heroin is an illegal opioid that causes extreme euphoria and a trance-like state for several hours. The long-term effects of heroin use can lead to serious medical conditions, neurological impairments, and other physical problems that…

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Long-Term Effects of a Benzo Overdose

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 11, 2022 Updated: September 27, 2022 Benzodiazepines are a type of sedative medication that effectively treats severe anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and other medical conditions. There is a significant risk of addiction if patients take more than prescribed or mix it…

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What Is a Medication Assisted Treatment Program?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 30, 2022 Updated: August 25, 2022 Everyone’s addiction and recovery are unique. This means that what works well for some doesn’t work for others. Some people thrive in residential treatment, while others love the flexibility of outpatient programs. Many enjoy sober…

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What Are Synthetic Drugs, and Why Are They So Dangerous?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 2, 2022 Updated: August 25, 2022 Synthetic drugs are common and often easy to get. Some synthetic drugs come in a prescription form, while others are made illegally in home labs. No matter the type or source of synthetic drugs, they…

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What Does Benzos Addiction Feel Like?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 17, 2022 Updated: May 26, 2022 Millions of Americans take benzodiazepines (benzos) for anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. Unfortunately, this class of drugs carries a high potential for abuse and addiction, so some people might find themselves struggling to stop using…

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What Does Valium Withdrawal Feel Like?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 3, 2022 Updated: May 26, 2022 When Valium is used as directed by a physician, it usually helps more than it harms. However, because Valium creates calming, relaxing feelings, it has a high potential for abuse and addiction. If Valium is…

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Loving a Spouse in Active Addiction

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 19, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 Loving someone in active addiction can be tough. How can you support them without enabling their addiction? Do you need family therapy? Where do you draw the line when it comes to helping them with…

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How to Know if Medication-Assisted Treatment Is Right for You

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 7, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 Deciding to seek help for substance abuse or addiction is challenging and very brave. There are many options for treatment out there, and it can be hard to know which treatment options would be best…