• Picture of human brain symbolizing the psychological vs the physical aspect of addictions

    Physical vs. Psychological Addiction: Understanding the Difference 

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    Addiction is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can take many forms, from substance use disorders to behavioral addictions like gambling [...]

  • Young girl struggling with addictive personality disorder

    Addictive Personality Disorder and How to Overcome It 

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    Addictive personality disorder (APD) refers to a psychological condition where individuals exhibit a pattern of compulsive behaviors and a tendency to develop addictions to substances [...]

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    Managing Anxiety and Addiction with Clonidine: What You Need to Know

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    Clonidine for anxiety is a medication that many people might not be familiar with, but it has been increasingly used to treat various mental health [...]

  • Couple struggling with codependency issues seeking treatment in Augusta, Georgia

    Codependency and Addiction: How They Fuel Each Other

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    Codependency and addiction are often linked, creating a destructive cycle that can be difficult to break. While addiction involves a dependence on substances or behaviors, [...]

  • Closeup of elderly Asian man with dry face and chapped cracked lips with meth sores

    What Are Meth Sores?

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    Meth sores are painful, open wounds that commonly appear on the skin of individuals who use methamphetamine. These sores are one of the most recognizable [...]

  • medical doctor nurse handing patient urine drug test

    How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System? Understanding Detection Times and Drug Tests

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    Drug testing has become a common practice in workplaces, medical settings, and legal situations to detect substance use. However, understanding how long substances stay in [...]

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    Understanding the Detox Process: What to Expect at Bluff Augusta

    1043 words|5.2 min read|

    Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when facing the uncertainty of detox. At Bluff Augusta, we believe in providing compassionate, safe, [...]

  • Woman holding paper with text asking for help.

    Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Addiction

    705 words|3.5 min read|

    Recognizing the need for help is the first step toward reclaiming your life from addiction. Whether it’s you or a loved one struggling, identifying when [...]

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    How Long Does it Take for PCP to Leave Your System? 

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    Phencyclidine is commonly known as PCP or "angel dust." This powerful dissociative drug can cause hallucinations, distort perceptions of reality and lead to dangerous behaviors. [...]

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    Puffy Hands from Abusing Drugs

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    Puffy hands, or swelling in the hands, is a common physical symptom experienced by individuals who abuse drugs. Medically known as edema, this swelling may [...]

  • Cigarettes, pills, chain, wooden background. Jars with pills and cigarettes wrapped in metal chain on wooden background. Concept of tobacco cigarette addiction.

    What is Cross Addiction?

    617 words|3.1 min read|

    Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue affecting millions of people worldwide. While many are familiar with the concept of addiction to a single substance, [...]

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    The Hidden Struggle: Nurses and Substance Abuse in Augusta, Georgia

    640 words|3.2 min read|

    Nurses serve as the backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care, support and comfort to patients. However, the demanding nature of their job, coupled [...]

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    Is There a Lot of Drug Abuse in Atlanta, Georgia?

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    Like many states in the U.S., Georgia has been grappling with significant drug abuse issues. The situation is particularly pronounced in Atlanta — the state's [...]

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    What is the Difference Between Oxycodone and Hydrocodone?

    830 words|4.2 min read|

    Living with chronic pain can be incredibly challenging and a lifestyle that causes a significant decrease in overall quality of life. For this reason, or [...]

  • Taking medications at home. Daily dose of vitamins for the elderly in hand, headache tablets. Sedation pills.

    Is There a Difference Between OxyContin and Oxycodone?

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    Some experiences of pain are too acute and intense to effectively manage with over-the-counter pain medication. This is often the case for those who are [...]

  • Young drug addict person with dilated pupils close up photo. Social issues concept.

    What is Xylazine? 

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    Xylazine is a pharmaceutical compound primarily used as a veterinary sedative and analgesic. Originating from the class of drugs known as alpha-2 adrenergic agonists, xylazine [...]