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Stonegate Center’s recovery blog covers everything you need to know about drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, addiction treatments, recovery and sober living.
Meet KB220Z: The New Modality Aimed at Treating the Suboxone & Opioid Epidemic
The term opioid epidemic refers to the misuse or overuse of addictive opioid drugs with substantial social, medical, and economic consequences, including many overdose deaths. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2018, every day, 128 people in the...
Researchers Test Whether Tramadol Can Help Reduce Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Opiate addiction is a serious issue in the U.S. and all around the globe. Countless people are abusing their prescribed medication for both non-medical and medical reasons and seeking addiction treatment. In fact, over 1.7 million American adults are suffering from...
An Alcoholic’s Favorite Vitamin: How L-Theanine Can Be Used to Manage Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Long-term heavy consumption of alcohol wreaks havoc on a person’s health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Cessation of alcohol consumption induces withdrawal symptoms that range in severity. The process of withdrawal is the necessary step toward successful...
Here’s What Parkinson’s Disease Can Tell Us About Addiction
Addiction is a serious problem for a major chunk of the population. Around 21 million people in the U.S. are struggling with at least one addiction, while just 10% of them receive treatment. In 2018, over 20 million people had a substance use disorder. But did you...
New Mexico’s Fight Against The Opioid Epidemic Strengthens with $9.4 Million Federal Grant
New Mexico is set to receive a grant worth $9.4 million to bolster its fight against the raging opioid epidemic and substance abuse epidemics in the state. The opioid epidemic has hit the tribal communities the worst. This grant will arm them with resources, such as...
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