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    Facts About Fentanyl
    You Think You Know
    • May 10
    • 4 min

    Facts About Fentanyl

    Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that has legitimate medical use and is safe when used as prescribed. It was developed as a prescription drug
    News Article: Teen drug overdose deaths rose sharply in 2020, driven by fentanyl-laced pills
    You Think You Know
    • Apr 26
    • 3 min

    News Article: Teen drug overdose deaths rose sharply in 2020, driven by fentanyl-laced pills

    For the first time in a decade, overdose deaths among teens in the United States rose dramatically in 2020 and kept rising through 2021...
    The Truth About Counterfeit Pills
    Bobby Lawlor
    • Apr 18
    • 4 min

    The Truth About Counterfeit Pills

    It has to be safe if it looks like a prescription pill, right? If I get it from my friend, it must be safe, right? Unfortunately no!
    One of My Biggest Regrets
    Kailey MarcAurele
    • Apr 1
    • 3 min

    One of My Biggest Regrets

    In August of 2016, I made probably one of the worst decisions of my life. I was not in a great place mentally because I was dealing with...
    What You Need to Know About “Study Drugs”
    You Think You Know
    • Mar 9
    • 3 min

    What You Need to Know About “Study Drugs”

    Prescription stimulants, like Adderall and Ritalin, which are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy,
    When a Loved One is Struggling with a Substance Use Disorder
    John H. Lally, APRN
    • Mar 9
    • 3 min

    When a Loved One is Struggling with a Substance Use Disorder

    When a loved one has a substance use disorder, families face many challenges. John Lally offers helpful tips for families.
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