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Laboratory testing for medetomidine in the illicit drug supply.

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Medetomidine: What Is It and Why Is It Showing Up in Fentanyl?

The illicit drug supply continues to change, creating new risks for people who use substances and new challenges for healthcare providers. One substance receiving growing attention is medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative that is increasingly being detected in the illegal fentanyl supply. In April 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory warning about increasing medetomidine detections across the United States, particularly in the Northeast.…

Marissa ZinsserAugust 20, 2026

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Is MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Just Replacing One Addiction With Another?

It is one of the most common questions about medication-assisted treatment: “Isn’t MAT just replacing one addiction with another?” The short answer is no. Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, uses FDA-approved medications to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and help people regain stability. Some MAT medications interact with the same brain receptors as opioids, but that does not mean they create the same cycle of addiction. The difference comes down to…

Marissa ZinsserAugust 3, 2026

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Proven Approach to Emotional and Behavioral Health

How DBT supports lasting recovery and emotional stability at Naaman Network At Naaman Network, we recognize that lasting recovery from addiction and mental healthdisorders requires more than symptom management. It calls for evidence-based therapies thataddress both the emotional and behavioral aspects of healing. One of the most effective toolswe use is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a structured, research-backed approach thathelps individuals regulate emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build healthier relationships. What…

Marissa ZinsserJune 18, 2026

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The Overlap Between Mental Health and Substance Use

Why Treating One Without the Other Can Limit Long-Term Recovery Mental health challenges and substance use disorders are closely connected. For many people, substance use begins as a way to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress.What may start as temporary relief can quickly turn into dependence, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without comprehensive support.Understanding the relationship between mental health and substance use is critical to…

Marissa ZinsserFebruary 11, 2026