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Current Pharmacotherapy

University of Connecticut

Kristin Waters, a clinical pharmacist in psychiatry and assistant clinical professor at the UConn School of Pharmacy will join us to examine current pharmacotherapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder. The second hour of the webinar will focus on Alcohol Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder.

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Can Addiction Make People More Vulnerable To Illness?

Gateway Foundation

Depressants and hallucinogens can slow breathing and block air from entering the lungs. You can also keep in mind a few harm-reduction tips. Cocaine, for instance, can damage mucous membranes in the nose, lungs, and throat, leading to lung infections. For example, never share equipment.