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Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

Binge Drinking: When Alcohol Use Becomes Damaging

When going out with friends, do you find that you tend to get carried away, drinking with the sole intention of getting intoxicated? A heavy consumption of alcohol in...
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Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

High-Functioning Alcoholic: The Facts and Myths of Alcohol Use

Would you be able to recognize an alcohol use disorder in yourself or a loved one? Many people assume that they would know what to look for, but this...
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Monday, June 10th, 2024

Heroin Withdrawals: Why Do They Happen and Are They Dangerous?

Is the fear of going through heroin withdrawal preventing you from seeking help? While withdrawal can be uncomfortable, it is not something you have to go through alone. Heroin...
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Friday, June 7th, 2024

Alcohol Intolerance: The Genetics of Alcohol Allergies

When you sit down and have a glass of wine after work, do you notice that the alcohol doesn’t agree with you? Your nose gets stuffy, your skin gets...
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Friday, June 7th, 2024

The Stages of Alcoholism: How Dangerous Is Your Drinking?

Have you noticed that your drinking is becoming more frequent and commonplace in your life? Do you wonder if it’s out of hand or not? Alcohol use disorder (AUD)...
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

Meth Side Effects: Spotting the Lasting Signs of Substance Use

The first time you tried meth, how did it make you feel? Confident? Energized? Able to conquer anything in the world? Methamphetamine produces pleasant effects, but don’t mistake this...
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System – It’s Longer Than You’d Think

Fentanyl is a major contributing factor to fatal and non-fatal overdoses in the U.S. This synthetic opioid is often added to other substances because it makes them cheaper, stronger,...
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

Fentanyl Withdrawal and the Risks Associated With It

Arizona is a state through which a large majority of fentanyl enters the United States. This means that there is no shortage of it in our area. Yavapai County...
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Monday, May 13th, 2024

Fentanyl Side Effects: The Physical, Behavioral, and More

Arizona state troopers are no strangers to the dangers of fentanyl — and the many ways it enters the country. In March 2024, Arizona state troopers seized 28.85 pounds...
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Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Fentanyl Overdose

Across the nation, overdose deaths are on the rise due to fentanyl. In fact, more people die from drug overdoses or poisonings than car accidents and firearms combined. Would...
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