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Opioid Effects on the Brain

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 17, 2023 Updated: December 26, 2022 Opioid effects on the brain are well-known today, as are how addicting these drugs can be. Despite this, millions of people continue to abuse opioids every day. The calming and euphoric effects opioids produce are…

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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 is the Difference Between Opiates and Opioids?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 29, 2022 Updated: June 2, 2022 Over the last several years, much has been reported about the opioid crisis. The terms ‘opiate’ and ‘opioid’ are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. What is an opioid? What is an…

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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…

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5 Signs of Opiate Addiction

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 13, 2022 Updated: June 2, 2022 Signs and symptoms of opiate addiction can be subtle or obvious. Depending on how far a person’s addiction has progressed, they may be exhibiting most of the warning signs. However, everyone’s experience with addiction is…