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Substance abuse and addiction can lead to serious, life-altering consequences. Choosing to stop using drugs and alcohol can be the first step toward a healthy, balanced, sober lifestyle.  But when people stop using drugs and alcohol after a long period of heavy or frequent use, they often experience uncomfortable physical…

Fentanyl is a powerful and deadly synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Just two milligrams of fentanyl, an amount small enough to fit into the tip of a pencil, can be deadly to people who don’t have a tolerance to opioids.…

Performing a drug test on a newborn baby may seem like a strange, invasive process, however, identifying whether a newborn has been exposed to illicit substances can alert doctors of problems that may occur during delivery and the first days of life. This knowledge can help doctors provide the proper…

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or stress that can cause physical reactions like sweating, restlessness, and a fast heartbeat. While everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life, some individuals deal with it daily, to the point where their anxiety affects their ability to function. People who…