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After a DUI: What Happens Next, What the Assessment Measures, and Where Treatment Fits

What really happens after a DUI arrest — arraignment, the court-ordered assessment, levels of care, interlock, real costs, and what families should do next.

Oct 19, 202616m

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A $13.3 Million Trial in Allegheny County Will Test Semaglutide Against Addiction

A $13.3 million trial will give 1,200 Allegheny County adults weekly semaglutide or a placebo to see whether GLP-1 drugs curb addiction and jail time.

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Adult Children of Parents With Addiction: A Guide to Healing and Boundaries

Growing up with a parent who struggled with alcohol or drugs leaves survival patterns that follow you into adulthood. What helps, and what to do first.

Oct 12, 202615m

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Sleep in Early Recovery: Why It Breaks Down and How to Rebuild It

Sleep heals more slowly than sobriety does. What is normal in early recovery, why poor sleep drives relapse, and the treatments that actually help a family.

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Substance Use in Older Adults: A Practical Guide for Families and Caregivers

Alcohol and drug misuse among adults 65+ is rising fast — and is often mistaken for normal aging. What families should know about signs and treatment.

Sep 28, 202615m

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Treating Alcohol Addiction: A Family Guide to Evidence-Based Care for Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use disorder is treatable. Learn about FDA-approved medications, proven therapies, levels of care, and how families can support lasting recovery.

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Understanding MAT: A Complete Guide to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid and Alcohol Addiction

A comprehensive guide to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — how medications like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone work, what to expect, and how families can support recovery.

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