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The Link Between Childhood Trauma & Addiction as an Adult

Woman sitting watching the sunset Contributor: Staff at Sierra Tucson For a person who has a traumatic past, the defining event may always be lingering in the back of their mind. Sometimes, the work to suppress trauma-related memories is more difficult than actually processing them. But even if we do everything in our power to work through painful moments and develop [...]
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As Drug Use Among Adolescents Declines, Overdose Deaths See an Alarming Uptick

Nature Bridge in Forest Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Drug use among adolescents has decreased, so why aren’t experts celebrating? Because more teens are dying from drug overdoses, and fentanyl is to blame [1]. What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that doctors usually prescribe to patients suffering from severe pain, such as those who [...]
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Opioid Misuse Higher Among LGBTQ+ People

Lady siting dealing with Co-Occurring Addiction Contributor: Staff at Starlite Recovery Center Given the severity of the opioid crisis in America, it is evident that opioid misuse is prevalent in a wide range of communities. Of those affected, the LGBTQ+ community is at a higher risk for opioid misuse due to the cumulative burden of minority discrimination that can lead to [...]
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