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What are Alcohol Cravings and How Can They Be Controlled?

aftermathtc
March 9, 2022

Heavy drinking and binge drinking are serious issues for many Americans. The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that more than 25% of adults engaged in...

How Deadly is Fentanyl?

aftermathtc
February 24, 2022

Doctors prescribe a synthetic opioid, fentanyl for severe pain. This can include pain from cancer or severe injuries. Doctors use fentanyl because it is 50 times stronger than heroin and...

Benefits of Evening IOP for Substance Abuse

aftermathtc
January 18, 2022

Benefits of an Evening Intensive Outpatient Program for substance use disorders When speaking in terms of addiction treatment programs for substance abuse, there are various levels of care. The levels...

What’s Causing the Rise in Opioid Overdoses in Massachusetts?

aftermathtc
December 25, 2021

The opioid epidemic shows no signs of slowing, with more deaths than ever linked to the drugs in 2020. Provisional data for 2020 released by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control...

What is the Difference Between Stimulants and Depressants?

aftermathtc
December 25, 2021

Drugs are classified into four main categories depending on their use and properties. These categories are depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens and opioids. While stimulants and depressants cause different physical and mental...

Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?

aftermathtc
December 23, 2021

Insomnia affects an estimated third of the adult population, according to studies. Many people never seek treatment for the issue, leaving the issue undiagnosed and untreated for a significant number....