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Is Adderall the Same as Methamphetamine?

Adderall and methamphetamine are both stimulants. Both may be used for legitimate medical purposes, and both are often abused (which, in both cases, can lead to addiction). So does this mean they’re the same? Is

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Can Weed Be Laced With Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is widely understood to be an extremely dangerous drug. Marijuana is often perceived to be a far less harmful substance. But what happens if they are combined? Can weed be laced with fentanyl? And

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effects of trauma

Trauma and Substance Abuse

Trauma is a major contributing factor in developing and exacerbating substance use disorders. The word trauma is nearing the status of a buzzword these days and is used to describe various experiences and situations. Moreover,

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new year's resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions for Recovery

As we enter another new year, it’s easy to get swept up in a flurry of making lofty new year’s resolutions, only to end up overwhelmed and off track. New Year’s resolutions are about progress,

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Trauma and addiction being treated at our PTSD center in Nashville TN
co-occurring disorders

How Depression Impacts Alcohol Abuse

Even though alcohol is a known central nervous system depressant,  it is also one of the most widely used recreational drugs. The correlation between depression and alcohol use is long-studied, and treating the two issues

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opiate abuse

Importance of Treating Opiate Abuse

Addiction is a chronic condition that affects millions of Americans each year. Like any disease, it can happen to anyone and is never a choice. Prescription drug addiction, in particular, is often misunderstood because prescriptions

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maintaining sobriety

Recognizing the Signs of a Relapse

Addiction recovery is a nonlinear and lifelong process. Even the most diligent recovery work can give way to relapse. With the right support network and relapse prevention plan, the odds of experiencing the pain of

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