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  What You Need to Know About The US Fentanyl Overdose Crisis It’s no secret that the United States is currently in the throes of an opioid overdose crisis. What may be less well known, however, is that one particular drug is largely to blame for this epidemic: fentanyl. In this article, we will explore what fentanyl is, how it works, and why it has become such a problem.  ...

  Methamphetamine is a powerful and dangerous drug that has been on the rise in recent years. The number of meth-related deaths has skyrocketed, and the drug is now considered to be one of the biggest threats to public health in the United States. Despite this, many people still don’t know what methamphetamine is or how it affects the body. This article will provide you with the information you need...

“Addiction is the only prison where the locks are on the inside.” – Unknown. Substance abuse is of the most brutal battles to fight. Addiction can destroy anything in its path and can tear families apart, sour relationships and disrupt lives and careers, and in some cases, tragically lead to death. It is now recognized as a complex disease, not just a personal failure or a lifestyle choice. It is...

What Lifestyle Changes Can Combat Cravings For Bad Food and Substances with Orlando Vargas Dr. Daniel Amen and Director of Research Development at House of Freedom, Orlando Vargas, cover more steps in the new 12 step program and discuss how bad habits are contagious. Transcript: What Lifestyle Changes Can Combat Cravings For Bad Food and Substances with Orlando Vargas Interviewer: Welcome back. I’m here with Orlando Vargas, director of research,...

Killing The ANTs and Little Lies with Orlando Vargas Dr. Daniel Amen talks with special guest Orlando Vargas about how the little lies we tell ourselves can justify actions that will damage brain and body health. Transcript: Killing The ANTs and Little Lies with Orlando Vargas Interviewer: Welcome back. I’m here with Orlando Vargas. We’re talking about ways to beat an addiction. Orlando’s, the Director of Research at the House...

How The New 12 Step Model Can Help Substance Abusers with Orlando Vargas Dr. Daniel and Orlando Vargas discuss the middle steps in the new 12 steps program and share inspiring stories from members of the House of Freedom. Transcript: Interviewer: We’re back with Orlando Vargas from the House of Freedom in Orlando, Florida, we’re talking about substance abuse treatment we’re talking about in the context of the new 12...