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Hi! I’m Melissa Stailey, a freelance writer that loves to cook. I live and work in Washington, DC.

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October 18, 2021
Is Binge Drinking An Addiction?

Binge drinking is relatively common in the United States, even though it’s highly dangerous. A person who binge drinks will […]

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September 18, 2021
Can A Person Be Addicted to Anxiety Medication?

Anxiety medications, usually benzodiazepines, are highly addictive medications that many people end up abusing. It may be difficult, at first, […]

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August 10, 2021
Making it Through Your First Few Days Sober

When you make the decision to get clean and sober, you’re also committing to doing what it takes to detox […]

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June 25, 2021
Alcohol Use Disorder Grew During The Pandemic

Alcohol use disorder has been a greater challenge than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, as substance use skyrocketed. As a […]

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June 9, 2021
Alcohol Use Disorder Stigma Needs to End

Mental health is often discussed in our modern media, but the stigma attached to some disorders outweighs others. This can […]

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May 6, 2021
Kratom Isn't Safe For Detox Or Recovery

Kratom is a drug that’s been in the news off and on for years as the US Federal government has […]

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May 5, 2021
Tramadol Is A Silent International Addiction Crisis

Tramadol is a synthetic opioid and a drug you may or may not be familiar with, depending on where you […]

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April 26, 2021
Tolerance and Substance Use Disorder

Tolerance is a topic that comes up a lot when people talk about addiction. After all, it’s one of the […]

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April 12, 2021
New Hope for Meth Addiction With New MAT Combination

A study that came out earlier this year sought to find a solution for withdrawal symptoms and cravings. People addicted […]

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March 31, 2021
THIQ and Disordered Alcohol Use

Alcohol use disorder has been called by many names throughout history and is the most common addiction in the world. […]

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