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What Are Benzodiazepines?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 11, 2022 Updated: May 24, 2022 Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a commonly-misused class of medicines. Doctors often prescribe them to treat various conditions but are also often abused because of their euphoric and sedating effects. This family of drugs contains many different…

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What to Expect in an Opiate Addiction Treatment Center

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 4, 2022 Updated: May 24, 2022 For anyone who is considering attending an opiate addiction treatment center, there will be many questions and concerns. Opiate use can wreak havoc on a person’s life, and it often takes professional help to put…

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What to Do When Looking for Alcohol and Drug Detox

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 23, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 There are so many different types of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs that it can be a little overwhelming to try and figure out which one is best for you or your loved one. How…

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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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Navigating Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 15, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 Going through detox can be challenging, and acute withdrawal symptoms are often an uncomfortable experience for a person who is pursuing recovery. During acute alcohol or drug withdrawal, many people wisely choose to seek treatment…

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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…

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Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal to Be Aware Of

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 31, 2022 Updated: March 4, 2022 Cocaine is a strong and addictive drug that can cause a feeling of euphoria when it is used. Unfortunately, once addiction has set in, the only way to stop is through withdrawal. Cocaine withdrawal can…