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Why Are Opioids So Frightening?
A class of drugs known as opioids is used to treat pain. The drugs block pain signals by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and...
DPS Staff
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Student Athletes and Opioid Misuse: A Growing Problem
There are many benefits to participating in sports as a teenager. Sports can also be dangerous, as evidenced by the over 5 million...
DPS Staff
Aug 4, 20234 min read
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Identifying and Treating Opioid Substance Use Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community
A person who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) faces social stigma, discrimination, and other...
DPS Staff
May 5, 20236 min read
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Opioid Addiction in the LGBTQ Community
Among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) persons, substance abuse is a significant problem. In the...
DPS Staff
Apr 7, 20234 min read
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Helping a Family Member With Opioid Addiction
There are millions of Americans affected by opioid addiction, and rates are on the rise. Despite the fact that opioids are legal and can...
DPS Staff
Dec 16, 20227 min read
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