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Sad, exhausted parent holding newborn in cage surrounded by drug addiction possibilities
February 15, 2024/Children’s Health

Can Babies Be Born Dependent on Drugs?

Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, or NOWS, can develop when a fetus is exposed to opioids, nonmedical drugs or even some prescription drugs during pregnancy

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February 2, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Know the Dangers of ‘Gas Station Heroin’

It’s labeled as a supplement, but tianeptine is an addictive, dangerous drug

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January 4, 2024/Lung

How (and Why) to Quit Dipping for Good

Nicotine replacement products and relaxation techniques can help you ditch the dip

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November 14, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

10 Myths About Drinking Alcohol You Should Stop Repeating

Coffee won’t cure a hangover and you definitely shouldn’t mix your cocktail with an energy drink

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Hand reaching out to help with person in palm of hand, while previous attempts are in background.
September 25, 2023/Sex & Relationships

4 Signs of Enabling and How To Stop

When ‘helping’ others is unhealthy for you, it’s time to set firm boundaries

pill bottle surrounded by pills
May 30, 2023/Mental Health

What To Know About the Dangerous Drug Called ‘Tranq’

Xylazine is an animal sedative that’s behind an increasing number of human overdose deaths

nasal spray
May 16, 2023/Allergies

This Is Why Your Nasal Spray Stopped Working (and What To Do About It)

‘Rebound congestion’ happens when your body starts to rely on decongestant nasal spray

Person administrating narcan spray to patient.
April 26, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How To Use Narcan

The nasal spray has the power to reverse the effect of opioids

person on cell phone in living room
April 19, 2023/Mental Health

What Does It Mean To Have an ‘Addictive Personality’?

If you identify with this informal term, it may mean you have some addictive vulnerabilities

Hand holding nasel spray product with store shelves of medicine in the background.
April 18, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Narcan Is Now FDA-Approved as an Over-the-Counter Medicine

The result is a huge win for anyone at risk of an opioid overdose

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