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Finding Sober Alternatives with Friends

Recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a long-term commitment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), people struggling with addiction must…

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How Does Dopamine Drive Our Behavior?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is one of the “feel good” chemicals in our brain. Interacting with the pleasure and reward center of our…

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Can Chronic Pain Be Treated Without Opioids?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is Chronic Pain? According to the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), chronic pain is “pain that continues beyond the expected period of…

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The Connection Between Addiction and Disease

The connection between addiction and disease is clear. Variables such as the type of substance, the duration used, and the user’s health and age all impact the likelihood of developing a co-occurring physical or mental illness.

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How Addictive are Benzodiazepines?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Benzodiazepines sometimes called benzos or downers, are highly addictive, especially when misused, used long-term, or used concurrently with other sedative drugs. In 2012,…

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Is the Opioid Epidemic Getting Worse?

The opioid crisis, also called the opioid epidemic, became formally recognized as a public health emergency in 2010. The number of deaths and hospitalizations linked to opioids for non-cancer pain…

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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning can be deadly. It occurs when a person drinks more alcohol in a short period of time…

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Alcohol-Related Deaths in Texas

Approximately 88,000 people die every year in the U.S. due to alcohol-related causes, many of which are traffic fatalities. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Texas often leads the…

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How An Addict Thinks

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is an Addict? The Latin origin of the word addict is chillingly appropriate – “to sell out, betray, become enslaved by.” Addiction…