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Effective Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

Stopping substance use alone is very hard, and can even be dangerous. Understand the types of assistance available.

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Caring for your Pain: You have Options

When pain becomes chronic, there are several effective and healthy ways to care for pain. These can help you make an informed choice how to work with...

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Drinking or Using More than Intended

When drinking or using becomes unmanageable and can take over important parts of your life and which can lead you to other symptoms such as substance...

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Medication Assisted Treatment

Medication Assisted Treatment, or MAT, is an effective way to treat opioid use disorder that is medically supervised and uses a prescribed medication.

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Treatment Options in Opioid Use Disorder

There are many treatment options for use disorder to engage in and is influenced by many factors. Learn about treatments that will work for you at thi...

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Signs of Opioid Withdrawal

Effective treatment programs can help keep withdrawal symptoms controlled and can help people reduce or discontinue using opioids.

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Signs of Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Use Disorder can be a common problem for someone taking any kind of opioid.

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What is Naloxone?

Naloxone can rescue someone who might take too much-prescribed medication, too much heroin, or who accidentally takes a dangerous opioid combination.

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Responsible use of Opioids

Opioids are a class of drug used to treat pain, and they can be effective when prescribed and taken correctly. Here are eight easy tips to use opioids...

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