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What Is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid. Most often this habit-forming pain reliever is prescribed as a painkiller. Although physical dependence and liver damage
What Is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid. Most often this habit-forming pain reliever is prescribed as a painkiller. Although physical dependence and liver damage
Listener Note This episode contains a discussion of traumatic events. If you believe you are experiencing PTSD, please consult with your doctor or a mental
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PTSD Awareness Month is an opportunity for raising awareness and to educate the public about the risks of PTSD and the resources available to those
What is Memorial Day? First observed May 30, 1868, to recognize and commemorate Civil War soldiers and their sacrifices – what we know as Memorial
Our Limited Understanding Picture a massive white board, the size of a big screen TV, say. Then imagine taking a magic marker and placing a tiny dot smack in the middle. That tiny dot represents
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I survived my addiction to opiates and today I am grateful to know that total abstinence from all mind/mood altering substances is possible by working
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Spreading Like A Weed Marijuana is trending nationwide like never before. 37 states have legalized cannabis for medical use. Additionally, there are now 18 states
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Legalization efforts and legislative changes have increasingly brought the terms “marijuana” and “CBD” into public awareness and conversation over the last 20 years. What is
October 16, 1984 – I was released from the Psych Ward at Harbor General hospital in Torrance Ca., at the tender age of 34. Thankfully,
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VA Health Care Program at Turning Point of Tampa Turning Point of Tampa offers rehab for veterans who are wanting to address addiction and or
Recently, someone who has 18 years in recovery asked me to be their sponsor. I remember saying to a close friend, “It seems weird that
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Some Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Program for Someone You Love When a person finds him or herself calling an addiction treatment facility
What is Lactic acidosis? Lactic acidosis is a condition in which the body has too much lactic acid in the blood. Causes of lactic acidosis
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