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Substance Use Vs. Substance Use Disorder: What’s the Difference?
Substance use and substance use disorder (formerly substance abuse) differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person ...
Dear Annie: Nothing we do seems to help my stepson, who struggles with drug addiction. We’re worn down.
We’ve helped him through rehab, paid his rent and even bailed him out of jail. I’ve held him when he cried, driven him to ...
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Understanding “neuronal ensembles” could revolutionize addiction treatment
The same brain system that rewards you for a delicious meal is hijacked by drugs like fentanyl. A behavioral neuroscientist ...
He escaped a 'panic house' in Mexico, where young drug users end up as hit men — or dead
With a surge of methamphetamine addiction, panic houses run by crime gangs are proliferating, as a recovering addict warns of ...
Dear Annie: I know we can’t fix stepson’s addiction, but cutting him off feels like giving up
Dear Hurting: Loving someone does not mean enabling them. You have gone above and beyond, but addiction is a battle Brian ...
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Addiction specialists come together in Everett to reach more patients
Medical and behavioral health providers have teamed up with a needle exchange in Everett to create a clinic that makes ...
The Advocate17h
St. Martin sheriff program helps connect those with addiction, mental illness with services
The Substance Abuse Team for Addiction and Recovery, or STAR Program, has serviced over 200 people since its launch eight ...
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Substance dependence and tolerance in managing pain
In this presentation, I will describe the ethical considerations of managing pain for patients with substance dependence. I will describe why pain management is an ethical issue and provide a short ...