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Addiction is a chronic and progressive condition characterized by a dependency on alcohol or drugs. Individuals who suffer from addiction often struggle with co-occurring mental health conditions. One of the most common conditions to co-occur with addiction is a social anxiety disorder. According to The National Institutes of Health, 20%…

Millions of people in the United States live with the effects of addiction. Without treatment, addiction often gets worse and more challenging to treat. Many people living with addiction face severe harm to their mental and physical health, the loss of jobs and relationships, and legal or financial difficulties.  Many…

Heroin is an extremely potent opioid drug that is illegal in the United States. When you abuse heroin, you can become addicted rather quickly. It causes mind-altering effects like euphoria, sedation, drowsiness, and more. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 1.1 million people abuse heroin in…

Opioids are a class of drugs that depress the central nervous system and relieve pain. Doctors prescribe some of them to manage the symptoms of moderate to severe pain. Prescription opioids include drugs like hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and even fentanyl, while heroin is considered an illicit opioid. Unfortunately, many people…