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Why We Need to Remove "Clean" From Our Addiction Vocabulary
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Why We Need to Remove “Clean” From Our Addiction Vocabulary

It’s time for a vocabulary lesson on the word “clean” in reference to addiction. This word and many others like it often impress a negative connotation on individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. It’s our responsibility as a community to strive to support addicted individuals. One of the ways we can accomplish this is by acknowledging harmful language in reference to addiction and work to reform the vocabulary. Let’s discuss why words like “clean” are insensitive and identify some alternative phrasing with neutral or positive connotations.

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October 11, 2022 No Comments
Addiction comes in many forms and levels of severity so let's discuss the top 5 most addictive drugs, their traits, and their characteristics.
Addiction

5 Most Addictive Drugs

Addiction comes in many forms and levels of severity so let’s discuss the top 5 most addictive drugs, their traits, and their characteristics.

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September 21, 2022 No Comments
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Addiction

Everything You Need to Know About Buprenorphine

Withdrawing from opioids is often much more manageable when symptoms are being controlled with an addiction medication like Buprenorphine. But what exactly is Buprenorphine and what does it do? Here’s everything you need to know about the addiction medication Buprenorphine.

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September 6, 2022 No Comments
Meth in the LGBTQ+ Community and the added risk of HIV
Addiction

Meth in the LGBTQ+ Community

The abuse of crystal meth among the LGBTQ+ community has been a prominent health concern for decades. However, abuse is especially prominent among gay and bisexual men after gaining popularity in the 1990s, steadily increasing into a modern epidemic. But how did this trend begin and why has it gotten worse? Let’s explore.

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August 23, 2022 No Comments
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