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6830 West Villard Ave Milwaukee, WI 53218 FEATURES 08 THE RIGHT MEDICINE Dr. Morse explains the importance of treating addiction like a chronic illness 12 BRIDGING BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR COO brings two decades of neuropsychology experience 16 THE PRICE OF PAINKILLERS John Mattocks explains the complexity of opioid addiction 46 10 REASONS WHY I DO NOT LIKE BENZODIAZEPINES By Dr. Eric Morse, MD 50 PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE CMO of Morse Clinics explains importance of medication-assistance for opioid users 54 HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN METHADONE AND BUPRENORPHINE Halfway house program supports lasting recovery 60 A HARMFUL MISCONCEPTION Morse Clinics counselor shares the importance of using medication-assistance programs
IN THE NEWS 24 BEND BUT DON’T BREAK Yoga is being used to help people maintain recovery and avoid relapse 26 COPING WITH DISCRIMINATION Discrimination remains largely ignored as a cause of substance abuse 28 FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE Researchers look to combat addiction through repurposed pharmaceuticals 30 HIDDEN DANGERS Alcohol poses whole host of health concerns 32 MORE THAN SKIN DEEP Implant represents revolutionary approach to treating opioid addiction
34 UNDERSERVED AND UNDETERRED Overcoming the unique challenges LGBTQ individuals face with addiction 36 RELAPSE TRACKERS Fitness trackers can help prevent relapses 38 PROLONGING THE PAIN Study suggests painkillers may be having the opposite effect in the long run 40 GROWING CONCERN OVER HEROIN USE New poll shows Americans are increasingly concerned with the dangers that heroin use poses to the country 44 BOOM, BUST, AND DRUGS Study says economic downturn leads to increase in substance use disorders
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