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Cocaine vs. Crack

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 31, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2022 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2019, cocaine was responsible for 1 in 5 overdose deaths. Illegal stimulants like cocaine and crack are very dangerous. While there are some differences…

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Is Crack Cocaine Deadly?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 30, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2022 Crack is a crystallized form of cocaine that produces a more intense sensation than other drugs. Is crack deadly? In high enough doses, abusing crack can increase your body temperature to dangerous levels and can…

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Why Is Crack Cocaine Dangerous?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 27, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2022 Smoking crack creates a near-instantaneous high that can be very addicting, especially for those with depression or other mental health disorders. Why is crack dangerous? Abusing crack cocaine can lead to psychological impairment and several…

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What to Expect in Individual Therapy

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 26, 2023 Updated: December 26, 2022 Each person’s individual therapy expectations may be different depending on the cause of the addiction and the severity of the symptoms. Those with a serious addiction caused by depression or other mental health disorders will…

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What Is Crack Cocaine?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 25, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2022 Smoking crack creates a near-instantaneous high that can be very addicting, especially for those with depression or other mental health disorders. Why is crack dangerous? Abusing crack cocaine can lead to psychological impairment and several…

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5 Benefits of Individual Therapy

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 20, 2023 Updated: December 26, 2022 An individual therapy program is just one part of an addiction treatment plan that can address the physical and mental aspects of addiction safely and effectively. The benefits of individual therapy become clear as clients…

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Can Benzos Be Deadly?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 20, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2022 Benzodiazepines are a type of depressant that can treat anxiety disorders, seizures, insomnia, and other disorders. Can benzos be deadly? When people take more than prescribed or take it with alcohol or other drugs, there…

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Benzodiazepine vs. Opiods

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 19, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2022 Benzodiazepines and opioids are both central nervous system depressants that can treat pain, anxiety, insomnia, and other neurological disorders. It is important to understand the differences between benzos vs. opioids if you are taking one…

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Can Opiates Be Deadly?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 18, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2022 Opiates are an effective pain medication for treating moderate to severe pain that also comes with a high risk of developing an addiction. Can opiates be deadly? Abusing opiates can cause death in certain situations.…