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Seeking Treatment for Fentanyl Addiction

Fentanyl has been around for a while, but it's in the news more and more as our opioid crisis worsens. This medication is a synthetic narcotic 50 to 100 times more potent than the opium derivative, morphine. Fentanyl is one of the most potent opioids in existence. A fentanyl overdose can easily result in death, and the drug is so powerful that a single-use can lead to addiction. To complicate…

Melissa BeitlerApril 7, 2021

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3 Benefits of Outpatient Addiction Treatment for Teens

For teens struggling with substance misuse, dependence, and addiction, making a decision about rehab can be difficult. As with anyone who is ready to engage in rehab, teens' families may be grateful for a less expensive, outpatient option. But there are other excellent reasons to consider an outpatient program for your adolescent. If you are interested in talking to one of our professional staff at Naaman (Naaman) we're here to…

Melissa BeitlerApril 1, 2021

Detox Drug Addiction

How the Medical Detox Process Works

Detox is short for detoxification, which refers to the process of ridding the body of toxins. For someone with substance abuse disorder, detox is the period of physical withdrawal when the body releases all remnants of the drug. There are two main reasons for someone suffering from drug addiction to undergo medically supervised detox. Health professionals can monitor the process to help alleviate the most difficult symptoms of withdrawal. Also,…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 26, 2021

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What Can Happen If You Mix Alcohol with Depressants?

The consumption of alcohol is legal in the United States over the age of 21. Unfortunately, this intoxicating substance is also very commonly abused, creating a dangerous cocktail when combined with other prescribed, over-the-counter, or illegal drugs. Alcohol has the effect of compounding other substances' side effects, which increases the risk of alcohol poisoning, overdose, and death. All prescription medications offer a warning not to consume alcohol while utilizing a…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 5, 2021

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The Addiction Recovery Process

Millions of people in the United States suffer from mental health issues, including substance abuse disorders. Therefore, if you or someone you love is going through the addiction recovery process, understand that you are not alone. Fortunately, societal attitudes toward these issues have started to change. As a result, there are more resources available to help those in need than there were in the past. We would be happy to…

Melissa BeitlerFebruary 23, 2021

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What Is Fentanyl?

If you are getting ready for a surgical procedure, the surgeon will probably talk to you about how he or she will put you to sleep. They may also discuss how they will remove all feelings of pain and discomfort and keep you comfortable for the procedure's duration. One of the drugs that may be used is called fentanyl. However, if you use fentanyl outside of the medical setting, this…

Melissa BeitlerFebruary 10, 2021

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Pennsylvania Opioid Epidemic

Among the various issues facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania today, the opioid epidemic is among the worst. Both legal and illegal opioids have the potential to cause serious damage to someone's life. Therefore, everyone needs to know what they should do if they are looking for assistance. At Naaman, we are here to help you. If you or someone you know has been impacted by an addiction to opioid medications,…

Melissa BeitlerFebruary 8, 2021

Drug Addiction

4 Tell-Tale Signs Of Medication Abuse and Addiction

Has a loved one's behavior changed for the worse? Is he or she avoiding you for no apparent reason or refusing to participate in activities that he or she once enjoyed? Have you noticed a loved one's personality change, and you feel as if the best part of him or her went missing? If so, prescription medication abuse may be the root cause of the problem. Symptoms of medication abuse…

Melissa BeitlerJanuary 10, 2021

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Four Ways Addiction Occurs

Traditional wisdom suggests two basic types of addiction. Either a person is born with the potential for addiction due to genetics, or they develop an addiction with extended substance abuse. Often, the issue becomes a combination of the two. That's a simplified explanation of this condition, but there may be more underlying issues when evaluating each individual's struggle. If someone you love is struggling with an addiction, determining the causes of…

Melissa BeitlerJanuary 5, 2021

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3 Ways Drug Abuse Impacts the Brain

Your brain is your body’s computer. It uses neurons to send and receive messages throughout the central nervous system, including the spine. Nerves branch out from this central system and run throughout the body. They receive messages from the brain that tell them what to do. Therefore, you know to lift your arm to hail a cab or pucker your lips to ready for a kiss. Without messages from the…

Melissa BeitlerDecember 17, 2020