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Psychological Stress during Opioid Withdrawal

Added By mchiasson mchiasson Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 12, 2023 Updated: October 12, 2023 Recap of Opioid Withdrawal In our previous exploration of precipitated withdrawal, we delved into the sudden and intense physical discomfort that individuals may experience during their recovery journey. The physical ramifications of opioid withdrawal are undoubtedly daunting, yet they…

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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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What Is Suboxone?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 28, 2022 Updated: September 29, 2022 A medication-assisted treatment plan, also known as MAT, involves the strategic use of medications in concert with therapy to provide a comprehensive approach to treating a substance use disorder. This can be accomplished with a…

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What Makes a Prescription Drug?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 17, 2022 Updated: August 8, 2022 Prescription drugs are a common part of daily life. Whether someone is managing blood sugar, cholesterol, or chronic pain, they are likely taking prescription drugs. Unfortunately, because prescription drugs are legal and prescribed by doctors,…

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Are Prescription Drugs More Dangerous Than OTC?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 15, 2022 Updated: August 8, 2022 Prescription drugs are often designed for frequent or daily use. Prescribed by doctors and dispensed by pharmacies, they often seem safer than illicit drugs. Unfortunately, prescription drugs can be harmful. Some, like benzos, rely on…

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5 Benefits of Opioid Addiction Treatment

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 1, 2022 Updated: June 22, 2022   People across the country and here in New Hampshire struggle with opioid use every day. The country is amid an opioid crisis, as opioids become stronger and more lethal. For many, opioid addiction develops…

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What Does Opiate Withdrawal Feel Like?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 20, 2022 Updated: June 2, 2022 Going through withdrawal is probably the part of getting treatment that is most concerning to people new to their recovery journey. Especially when dealing with opiates, withdrawal can be difficult, but it can be done…