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Chronic Methamphetamine Use | La Hacienda

Methamphetamine

What is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive central nervous system (CNS) stimulant made from amphetamine and other drugs. Commonly referred to as “meth,”

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Buprenorphine | La Hacienda

Buprenorphine

What is Buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is a prescription drug used to help patients quit the use of heroin and other opioids by managing withdrawal symptoms and

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Chemical Dependency Treatment | La Hacienda

Chemical Dependency Treatment

What is Chemical Dependency? Chemical dependency occurs when the human body physically and/or psychologically relies on a substance, such as drug use or drinking alcohol.

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Chemical Dependency Evaluation | La Hacienda

Chemical Dependency Evaluation

What is Chemical Dependency? Chemical dependency occurs when a person becomes physically dependent on a drug or alcohol use and need certain amounts of these

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Healthcare Services | La Hacienda

Primary Health Care Provider

As authorized by state law, a primary health care provider is a physician (Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or physician

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12 Step Programs | La Hacienda

12 Step Programs

12 Step Started with Alcoholics Anonymous The 12 steps are a guideline to overcome addiction and achieve a personal spiritual awakening. The original 12-steps were

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Blood Pressure Depression From Drugs or Alcohol | La Hacienda

What is Chemical Dependency?

Chemical dependency occurs when the body physically and/or psychologically relies on drug or alcohol usage. Any type of drug misuse can result in chemical dependency.

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Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline | La Hacienda

Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline

What is Alcohol Withdrawal? As with the use of any addictive substance, substantial alcohol consumption over a prolonged period inevitably results in physical dependence. Alcohol

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Withdrawal Symptoms of Delirium Tremens | La Hacienda

Delirium Tremens

What is Delirium Tremens? Delirium tremens (DT) is the disorientation and physical reaction–body trembles, sometimes accompanied by seizures and visual or auditory hallucinations–that occur in

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What is MDMA? (Ecstasy/Molly) | La Hacienda

MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly)

What is MDMA? 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic drug that affects moods and awareness of surrounding conditions. Chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens, MDMA produces

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