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Addiction Misconceptions

12 Common Myths About Addiction

Myths about addiction are common. Drug and alcohol addiction is not something to be ashamed of. Learn the truth and get help now.
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The Truth About Kratom: Addiction and Side Effects

Although believed to be harmless, Kratom it is far from it.
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Increased Alcohol Abuse During COVID Pandemic Raises Concerns

Data showing increased alcohol use during the coronavirus pandemic, especially among women, raises concerns about alcohol dependency, increased risk of catching the virus, and stopping the spread.
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Craving Sweet Sobriety: How Sugar Can Help Us Find It

Can sweet treats help get us through early sobriety?
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Dopamine and Drug Addiction

Also known as the "feel-good" hormone, dopamine is a released when we drink and take drugs. Over time, though, it takes more and more substances to feel as good as before.
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Benzos Are Addictive?

The FDA has announced that anti-anxiety benzos like Xanax are addictive and frequently abused.
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Sobriety Heals Alcoholic Brain Damage

Although prolonged alcohol abuse can cause brain damage, there is good news. Sobriety can start to heal the brain within seven days.
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The Most Important Climate Change is the One in Your Soul

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Out of the Darkness: One Woman’s Journey to Recovery

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Botulism in Heroin: A New Threat in Southern California