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    Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Nasal Spray Dependency

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    Nasal sprays are a common remedy for congestion caused by colds, allergies, or sinus infections. While they provide quick relief, overusing certain types of nasal [...]

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    Can You Get Addicted to Gabapentin? Understanding the Risks

    726 words|3.6 min read|

    Gabapentin, also known by its brand names such as Neurontin, is a prescription medication that has become increasingly common in treating a variety of medical [...]

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    How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Withdrawal

    631 words|3.2 min read|

    It can be challenging to distinguish between someone experiencing a common cold and someone going through withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. While the symptoms may [...]

  • A young woman wearing pajamas appears deeply troubled, clutching a medication bottle in her bed as she battles with sleeplessness, anxiety, and a flood of overwhelming thoughts throughout the night

    The Dangers of Snorting Adderall: Understanding the Risks and Effects 

    898 words|4.5 min read|

    Adderall is a widely prescribed medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. While it can be very effective for those who [...]

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    Fish Scale Cocaine: Why Its High Purity Makes It So Dangerous 

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    Cocaine is a powerful and dangerous stimulant, and fish scale cocaine, known for its high purity, is among the most hazardous forms. Fish scale cocaine, [...]

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    A Brief History Behind Drug Trafficking in America 

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    Drug trafficking in America has a complex and often troubling history, interwoven with global events, socio-political developments and evolving drug policies. Since the 19th century, [...]

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    Will Methadone Get You High? 

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    Methadone is a widely used medication in the treatment of opioid addiction. At Silvermist Recovery in western PA, we incorporate medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which includes [...]

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    What Are Triggers in Addiction? 

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    Understanding triggers in addiction is a key part of maintaining sobriety. At Silvermist Recovery in western PA, we help individuals identify and manage their triggers [...]

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    What Are the Negative Effects of Snorting Adderall?

    780 words|3.9 min read|

    Prescription medication always comes with warning labels and instructions from your primary doctor regarding the best way to take the medication to reduce negative side [...]

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    Is There A Difference Between Adderall and Ritalin?

    870 words|4.4 min read|

    Adderall and Ritalin are most commonly used to treat the same neurodivergent disorders – but they are made from different chemicals that affect different individuals, [...]

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    Does Cocaine Stay in the Body For Long?

    698 words|3.5 min read|

    Cocaine is a stimulant drug with short-term effects – that is, a high that wears off quickly – and a high potential for abuse and [...]

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    How Does Heroin Affect Your Body?

    925 words|4.6 min read|

    If you or someone you know has used heroin, you may not know all of the pertinent facts about this opioid. Read on to get [...]

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    Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction in Recovery

    696 words|3.5 min read|

    he journey of recovery from addiction, one of the most formidable barriers individuals face is the stigma surrounding substance abuse. Despite progress in understanding addiction [...]

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    How Long Will it Take to Break an Addiction?

    823 words|4.1 min read|

    It was once believed that it took 21 days to break a habit, and that it took the brain a little less than one month [...]

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    Risks and Side Effects of Barbiturates

    628 words|3.1 min read|

    Once widely prescribed for various medical conditions, barbiturates have largely been replaced with safer alternatives due to their high potential for abuse and addiction. Despite [...]

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    Dangers and Risks of Overdosing on Sleeping Pills

    681 words|3.4 min read|

    Individuals struggling with insomnia may be desperate for sleep, putting them at risk of misusing or overusing sleeping pills. The consequences of overdosing on these [...]