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Dopamine and Addiction

Dopamine and Addiction
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Understanding how drug and alcohol addiction affects the brain is a big step forward in helping to end the stigma of this complex disease and encouraging people to choose treatment. The Role of Dopamine in Addiction The balancing act of a neurotransmitter called dopamine plays an important role in both the cause of addiction and [...]
Pain and Addiction

Pain and Addiction
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"I often say to people, “Whatever your addictive focus, what did it offer you? What did you like about it? What, in the short term, did it give you that you craved or liked so much?” And universally, the answers are: “It helped me escape emotional pain… helped me deal with stress… gave me peace [...]
Substance Use and Isolation

Substance Use and Isolation
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A recent report from the CDC cited a “concerning acceleration” of opioid-related overdoses.  Synthetic opioids (primarily illicitly manufactured fentanyl) appear to be the primary driver. Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period. [...]
Opioid & Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Opioid & Alcohol Addiction Treatment
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Canyonlands Healthcare offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction and substance use disorders in rural Arizona communities. Our staff of trained and compassionate professionals provide confidential and affordable care. View Locations for Treatment Patients can self-refer without a medical provider and same day appointments are available. The intake process is easy and services are designed to be [...]