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What Causes Addiction?

One of the biggest mysteries in addiction science is why some people get addicted to drugs or alcohol and why others do not. The factors that contribute to addiction are extremely complex. We cannot yet point to a specific gene or underlying health problem as the cause of addiction. However, there are certain commonalities among

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What Is Holistic Drug and Alcohol Rehab?

As you recover from addiction, you must focus on your emotional and physical health. True sobriety requires a balance of all of the things that make us human. The holistic approach to rehab focuses on the client as a whole. It involves clients forming bonds with their caregivers while talking about their needs. Holistic sessions

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Dangers of Designer Drugs

Designers drugs are synthetically-enhanced narcotics designed to increase potency while minimizing negative side effects. Many of these drugs are engineered in labs and distributed on the streets or in clubs. Examples of designer drugs include methamphetamines, LSD, spice, or ecstasy. In spite of their popularity, the dangers of designer drugs are inherent, as they lead

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Why Synthetic Pot Makes People Act Like Zombies

Is synthetic pot (marijuana) really turning people into zombies? You may have seen footage and reports of users staggering around with their eyes rolled back and sounding as if a demon possesses them. You might think it’s some audition for an episode of “The Walking Dead.” Police have described users of synthetic weed (also known

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College Drug Addiction: What Should You Know?

College drug addiction is on the rise, according to data collected from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The survey found that in one year, more than nine million full-time college students might drink alcohol, often binge drinking it at parties. Many also use marijuana daily, as well as abusing stimulant drugs like

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Why Medication-Assisted Therapy Is Critical in Opioid Addiction Recovery

By Robert Matylewicz, DO, ABAM, Medical Director at The Ranch PA The opioid epidemic continues to surge ahead with seemingly no end in sight. Drug overdose has surpassed motor vehicle deaths as the leading cause of U.S. accidental deaths with opioids leading the charge, contributing to 33,091 deaths in 2015. We don’t have a foolproof

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How to NOT Respond When a Celebrity with a Drug History Passes Away

It seems as though almost every day a familiar face flashes across the screen with an announcement that so-and-so has passed away. When that famous person has a history of drug or alcohol abuse, many commentators immediately mention it, as if the person’s death is always attributable to drugs or alcohol. With social media making

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