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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 [...]

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    What Are Huffing Aerosol Symptoms? And Why Do People Do It? 

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    Huffing, or inhalant abuse, involves breathing in chemical vapors to achieve a high, and one of the most common substances used for this purpose is [...]

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    Does Alcohol Affect the Gallbladder?

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    Alcohol consumption can have widespread effects on the body, impacting various organ systems. But does alcohol affect the gallbladder in a significant way? While the [...]

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    Behavior of an Alcoholic: Understanding the Signs

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    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions of people nationwide, altering their behaviors, thoughts and lives in profound ways. The behavior of an alcoholic is often [...]

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    What Causes Alcohol Addiction?

    751 words|3.8 min read|

    Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic condition characterized by an inability to control drinking despite adverse consequences. But what [...]

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    What is Evidence-Based Treatment and How Does it Work?

    591 words|3 min read|

    At Bluff Augusta, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for individuals seeking recovery from addiction. One of the cornerstones of our approach [...]

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    Why Do I Shake When I Drink Alcohol?

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    Experiencing tremors, or shaking, after consuming alcohol can be a concerning and confusing symptom. Shaking from drinking alcohol can indicate underlying health problems or a [...]

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    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

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    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 [...]

  • Bluff Achieves Veteran Ready Certification

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    ALTOONA, PA – August 5, 2024 — Bluff, a program within the Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. family of brands, has partnered with PsychArmor, the leader in [...]

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    I’m Taking Lyrica – Can I Still Have Alcohol?

    722 words|3.6 min read|

    Have you ever received a new medication and needed to educate yourself on the possible side effects of the drug? Have you ever taken an [...]