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Preparing for Methamphetamine Detox

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 1, 2023 Updated: April 6, 2023 Choosing to begin addiction treatment is a big step for anyone struggling with methamphetamine addiction. There are numerous physical and mental health benefits to stopping drug use, but many people are reluctant because they don’t…

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Why Choose a Medication-Assisted Treatment Center in New Hampshire?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 30, 2023 Updated: February 22, 2023 New Hampshire, the Granite State, is a beautiful state and is one of the best places to live in the entire United States. However, it is not immune to the rising concern about addiction that…

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5 Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 28, 2023 Updated: February 22, 2023 Recovering from an addiction can be difficult. When someone abuses substances for a long time, their body adapts to the presence of drugs or alcohol. When someone attempts to detox from what they were abusing,…

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Why Are Prescription Drugs More Dangerous Than OTC?

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 8, 2023 Updated: February 22, 2023 Modern medicines have been greatly helpful in improving people’s lifespans and quality of life. People who live with life-threatening diseases can lead comfortable lives thanks to many kinds of medications that have been developed. However,…

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Preparing for Prescription Drug Detox

Added By Liberty Health Services Liberty Health Services Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 1, 2023 Updated: February 22, 2023 It is a common misconception that addiction only involves illicit drugs. The abuse of legal, prescription medication is prevalent and just as dangerous as an addiction to illicit substances. A dependence on prescription drugs can…

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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 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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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.…