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A women is conflicted about what type of drug is heroin

What Type of Drug is Heroin?

Although many people know heroin is dangerous, few people truly know why. What type of drug is heroin, exactly? Take an in-depth look at identifying

A drug therapy session

What is Drug Therapy?

When treating addiction, medical professionals use various methods and approaches. An example is pharmacotherapy, which is also drug therapy. Explore how pharmacotherapy plays a role

A man doesn't understand what is drug abuse

What is Drug Abuse?

Defining drug abuse isn’t always easy. A majority of people use prescription and recreational drugs. However, using doesn’t necessarily mean you have an addiction. What

A counselor conducts a psychiatric evaluation

Undergoing a Psychiatric Evaluation

Many people mistakenly believe addiction treatment only involves going through detox. However, addiction is a complex disease. For comprehensive recovery, psychiatric care is often necessary.

A man considers the steps to recovery

The Steps of Recovery From Addiction

Recovery from addiction is tough, but it’s not impossible. However, understand there isn’t a quick fix. You’ll need to make your way through the steps

A young women reflects on the causes of addiction

The 5 Causes of Addiction

Addiction doesn’t develop out of nowhere. There are many different factors that lead to the disease’s onset. By exploring the top five causes of addiction,

A man struggles with methadone side effects

Methadone Side Effects

Methadone is a prescription narcotic. Doctors often prescribe it as a pain reliever, but it’s more commonly a tool for treating opiate addiction. Unfortunately, methadone

A man finds support while going through detox symptoms

Common Detox Symptoms

If you have a drug or alcohol addiction and stop using, you’ll go into withdrawal. During this period of recovery, you’ll experience many uncomfortable symptoms.

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