Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that has been making headlines lately because of its role in increasing overdose deaths across North America. There are two main types of fentanyl: illicit fentanyl and pharmaceutical fentanyl. Understanding the…
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Not too long ago, a colleague suggested that I might write “something about spirituality in recovery.” He later called to…
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“Personalized medicine,” also known as “precision medicine,” grew out of the success of the Human Genome Project in 2003. It’s possible now to map an individual’s DNA, and researchers are looking for…
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Black Bear Lodge
Introduction and Basic ServicesBlack Bear Lodge is a sub-acute residential rehab located in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, a hundred miles northeast…
The Haven at Pismo
Introduction and Basic Services Known for serenity, safety and rejuvenation, The Haven at Pismo is tucked away in the central…
DARA Thailand
Those looking for a major change in scenery on their road to recovery needn’t look farther than DARA, a top-of-the-line…
Sanctuary Treatment Center
Introduction and Basic ServicesThe Sanctuary Treatment Center is located in Encino, California—just north of Los Angeles and adjacent to Topanga…
Arete Detox
Introduction and Basic ServicesArete Detox is based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, a town just 22 miles north of Miami. In…