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Make the World a Better Place, One Step at a Time
When people come together for a good cause, it is a beautiful thing. So often we hear of news centered around violence, hatred, disease, and other unfortunate events that it seems like there is no good left in the world. Through these tough times though, you get a glimpse at just how good the world can be.
Vermont’s Opioid Addiction: A Family Crisis
Vermont’s opioid addiction has deep effects that filter from the individuals who are struggling with the addiction down to their spouse, children, friends, and other loved ones. Family bonds can be broken or irreparably damaged. It’s an epidemic that has impacted millions across the United States.During a 12 month period, ending in November 2017, a reported estimate of 69,948 lives nationwide were lost due to overdose, making it one of the most serious overdose crises the country has ever had to face.
Addiction, a Nationwide Crisis
Our country is in the middle of an epidemic, yet oddly enough, few truly understand addiction education and what we…
Injecting Heroin: The Long and Short-Term Effects
Injecting heroin is both illegal, dangerous and extremely addictive. Heroin is a drug processed from morphine, a substance found in certain…
Buprenorphine Maintenance and Facts
Buprenorphine is an opioid medication used to treat opioid addiction and helps people quit the use of heroin or other…
America’s Opioid Epidemic
It is becoming more and more apparent that the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic, as…
Heroin Addiction Treatment: New Life – Cartwright, Fresno
Many people you meet in recovery have a story to tell. Some people come into heroin addiction treatment after years…
Heroin Addiction Symptoms – BAART Van Ness, Fresno
Knowing heroin addiction symptoms may save your life or the life of someone you care about. It’s not just in…
Heroin Detox in Los Angeles “Don’t Be Afraid”
Heroin detox takes courage. A patient who received help at BAART Southeast in Los Angeles said, “I was afraid as…
Medication-Assisted Treatment + Healthy Habits Market St
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction has a high success rate. Here’s why: Opioid addiction creates a new normal in the…