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What is Burnout? As America’s Great Resignation continues, more media outlets are pointing to “burnout” as a source of worker dissatisfaction. This term is more than just a buzzword. It’s…

Although most people vaguely understand that not all drugs are identical, it’s common to speak simply of “drugs” as though they all fell under one umbrella. Or to talk about…

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) found nearly 15 million people have Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). AUD occurs when someone cannot stop drinking, even if they know…

Medications prescribed by a physician are intended to treat a specific condition or illness. When that prescription is abused, it can cause great harm including severe side effects. The most…

Opioids are often associated with the crisis that has grown in this country with addiction and overdoses. However, opioids can be used properly to manage your pain, when prescribed by…

For people addicted to opioids, treatment involving buprenorphine and naloxone has proven effective. The combination has been studied by a number of researchers who have found that buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid…

The month of November has been designated as a time to raise awareness about lung cancer, including ways to prevent it and methods for treating it. Lung Cancer Awareness Month…

SSRIs are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety. SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. Although an SSRI can be very helpful in its intended purpose, attempting to stop…

When you suffer from chronic pain, everyday life can be challenging. Medications can help, but can also have dangerous, and sometimes devastating, consequences. Learning how to manage chronic pain appropriately…

Drugs that are legally produced and properly regulated can often be misused or abused. When a drug is produced illegally and not monitored for safety, it can cause serious issues,…