Opiate Addiction

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Anxiety and Methadone

November 18, 2019

Many people who have opioid addiction also have a co-occurring mental health condition like anxiety. Some patients who take methadone…

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Signs Your Teen Might Have an Opioid Addiction

November 14, 2019

With opioid addiction so prevalent in the United States, you may worry about your teenager’s well-being. The medical community and…

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Does Opioid Addiction Differ by Gender?

October 16, 2019

Men and women abuse opioid drugs in different ways. While men tend to have higher rates of dependence on opioids…

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How Do I Approach Someone With an Opioid Addiction?

September 26, 2019

With millions of people in the United States experiencing opioid addiction, most Americans know someone who has this disease. If…

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Opioid Addiction Warning Signs

September 19, 2019

Opioid painkillers, also called opiates, are narcotic pain-relieving drugs such as morphine, Dilaudid and hydrocodone. These drugs provide effective pain…

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What Does Opioid Dependence Mean?

September 9, 2019

When you’re learning about opioids and their effects on the body, you may see the terms “dependence” and “addiction.” While…

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Employment During Treatment and Recovery

March 15, 2019

One essential step towards self-improvement during treatment and recovery is the prospect of being gainfully employed. For some, the idea…

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How Opioid Addiction Can Affect Marriage

June 20, 2018

Opioid addiction can have drastic effects on marriages. One spouse may want to help their partner but may find themselves…

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Staying Fit With Fibromyalgia

June 9, 2018

Exercising with fibromyalgia can be a workout in itself. Finding the right time of day where you have enough energy,…

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Mindfulness in Opioid Addiction Recovery

May 31, 2018

Medical treatments like methadone and buprenorphine can help many people overcome opioid addiction. Medication, however, is only a part of…

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