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    What is Cross Addiction?

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    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 [...]

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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?

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    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 [...]

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    Is There a Difference Between OxyContin and Oxycodone?

    793 words|4 min read|

    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    A Closer Look at the Rates of Addiction in the State of Georgia

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    At Bluff Augusta, we seek to provide treatment to anyone who finds themselves struggling with mental health and/or addiction. As a Georgia-based treatment facility, we [...]

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    Stigma and Addiction: How to Overcome and Rise Above

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    Stigma and Addiction: Why Does it Matter? An astounding 46.3 million Americans fought addictions in 2021 alone. That is nearly 17 percent of the entire [...]

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    Understanding The Dangers of Fentanyl Abuse

    663 words|3.3 min read|

    Can you remember a time when you maybe sprained your wrist, tweaked your ankle or had a headache that just wouldn’t go away, so you [...]

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    Addiction Education for Beginners: Understanding the Stigmas

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    One of the biggest challenges that recovery communities face are stigmas of addiction. This isn’t a new problem, but it’s one that could be efficiently [...]