Harm reduction saves lives. That's not an opinion. It's what the research shows, what clinicians know, and what organizations like DanceSafe have been proving for nearly three decades. That's why …
The Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal: What You Need to Know
Most people know that quitting heroin is brutal. Quitting alcohol? People assume it's hard but manageable. A few rough days, some sweating, maybe a headache. You push through and come out the other …
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Can You Get Addicted to Weed? (Myth vs. Fact)
Marijuana is legal in most of the country now. And with that, a lot of people have gotten pretty confident about what it does and doesn't do to your body. The Myth: Marijuana isn't …
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What Are “Research Chemicals”?
The phrase “research chemical” can sound distant and clinical. It brings to mind laboratories and careful experiments. But in everyday life, that term has taken on a very different meaning. What …
Medication and Counseling: Doesn’t Have to Be One or the Other
Most people do not walk into counseling thinking, “I hope someone suggests medication.” Usually it comes up later. Maybe after a few sessions of talking about anxiety that will not settle down. Or …
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PSA: April is Alcohol Awareness Month (did you know that??)
I'm embarrassed to admit that I only just now remembered that it was Alcohol Awareness Month! It is a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of the dangers of alcohol misuse and promoting …
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