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September is National Recovery Month. When these three words come to mind, they often elicit thoughts of individuals who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Dr. Cashuna (“Shun”) Huddleston, ...

"Whippets" is a slang term for nitrous oxide, a gas commonly used in medical settings as a sedative or pain reliever. Here's ...

For those struggling with addiction and substance abuse, medication-assisted recovery is an option. Dr. Drew Blackstock, an addictionologist at North Medical Center-Tupelo regularly treats individuals ...

Thomas’ story is familiar to many people who find that on their way to recovery from one addiction, they fall into another ― ...

Growing awareness of how addiction and trauma are intertwined has birthed a new generation of treatment strategies.

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This Kentucky Republican won't stop until he finds a state willing to make legal room for ibogaine, a drug he calls "God's ...

A new review of existing studies pinpoints the most effective strategies that can help a person quit smoking. These include a ...

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Background: A substantial number of hospital admissions end in patient-initiated departure before medical treatment is ...