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Benzo Withdrawal Timeline, Symptoms, & Treatment

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Benzo withdrawal is a process that occurs when someone who is physically dependent on benzodiazepine drugs stops using them. This guide to withdrawal from benzos explains what to expect from the detox process and shows you how to engage with evidence-based treatment for benzo addiction.  What to Expect Withdrawing from Benzos Understanding what to expect […]

What Are the Most Addictive Drugs?

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Many substances can be addictive, including prescription medications, alcohol, and illicit narcotics. According to the most current data from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), drug addiction and alcoholism are on the rise in the United States. In 2021, 46.3 million U.S. over-12s met the DSM-5 criteria for addiction. The clinical descriptor for […]

Prescription Drugs and Alcohol: The Dangers of Mixing Them

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Understanding the risks associated with mixing alcohol and prescription drugs can help you avoid potential complications. The liver plays a key role in breaking down medications and introducing alcohol into the system can disrupt this process, as the liver also metabolizes alcohol. This interference can lead to increased side effects, diminished effectiveness of certain medications, […]

Is it Dangerous to Mix Tylenol with Codeine?

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Tylenol 3 is a prescription medication that contains codeine (a narcotic analgesic) and acetaminophen (a non-narcotic analgesic). This combination medication is used to treat severe pain that has not responded to other pain relievers. The sustained use of Tylenol with codeine 3 is associated with the development of physical dependence. Adhere strictly to the prescribed […]

Barbiturate Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment

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Barbiturate overdose is often a life-threatening experience for those who endure the process without the proper medical treatment.  As schedule IV controlled substances, barbiturates can be helpful sedatives in medically supervised environments, but also carry a high risk of abuse and addiction when taken outside of a doctor’s recommendation.  If you or a loved one […]

Adderall and Alcohol: Can You Mix Them?

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Mixing alcohol and Adderall has associated risks that may cause dangerous side effects. Combining alcohol and Adderall creates two opposite responses (depressant and stimulant) in the body, creating a potentially fatal situation in some cases that should be avoided.  For those struggling with alcohol or Adderall abuse, there is a heightened risk of these two […]

Klonopin Addiction: Symptoms, Effects, & Treatment

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Klonopin addiction and dependence can affect some people who take the drug for a long period of time, requiring treatment in most cases. All benzodiazepines pose a significant risk of leading to tolerance, dependence, and addiction, but Klonopin’s addictive risk is especially high. This anti-anxiety medication possesses two key characteristics that make it so addictive: […]

Is Ambien Addictive?: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment

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If you or a loved one are struggling with using Ambien, you may be asking, “is Ambien addictive?”. Ambien, a branded form of zolpidem, is a prescription medication classified as a sedative-hypnotic and informally known as a z-drug. Ambien enhances inhibitory brain activity and is mainly prescribed to help individuals with insomnia achieve restful sleep. […]

What is The M367 Pill?

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M367 is a prescription painkiller that combines acetaminophen and hydrocodone bitartrate. Although effective for treating moderate to severe pain, M367 is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and addiction. This brief guide illuminates issues that include: M367 Overview What is M367, then? M367 is a pain reliever that blends hydrocodone bitartrate and […]

Fluoxetine (Prozac) Side Effects

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Although fluoxetine can be beneficial for addressing different mental health conditions, it might also elicit fluoxetine side effects. Are you or a loved one grappling with depression or other mental health conditions? If so, you may have encountered Prozac (fluoxetine), one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants. As an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), fluoxetine […]

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Christopher Glover CDCA

My name is Christopher Glover, and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am currently in school and working to grow in competence to better support our community. As a recovering individual I know the struggles that you or a loved one can go through and that there is help for anything you may be struggling with.

The hardest part is asking for help and we are here as a team to best support you and your decision to start your journey towards a better future. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

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Amanda Kuchenberg PRS CDCA

I recently joined Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers as a Clinical Case Manager. I am originally from Wisconsin but settled in the Cincinnati area in my early 20s.  My career started in the fashion industry but quickly changed as I searched to find my drive and passion through helping others who struggle with addiction. 

As someone who is also in recovery, I wanted to provide hope, share lived experience, and support others on their journey.  I currently have my Peer Recovery Support Supervision Certification along with my CDCA and plan to continue my education with University of Cincinnati so I can continue to aid in the battle against substance addiction. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn.

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Patrick McCamley LCDC III

 Patrick McCamley (Clinical Therapist) is a Cincinnati native who has worked in substance use disorder/co-occurring mental health disorder treatment since 2019. Patrick received his bachelors degree in psychology from University of Cincinnati in 2021 and received his LCDC III (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) license from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board in 2022. Patrick has worked in Clinical Operations, Clinical Case Management, and Clinical Therapy throughout his career.

Patrick has tremendous empathy and compassion for the recovery community, being in recovery himself since 2018. Patrick is uniquely qualified to be helpful because of the specific combination of his academic background and his own experience in recovery.

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Bill Zimmerman CDCA

Bill Zimmerman is a Greater Cincinnati Area native who has worked in substance use disorder/co-occurring mental health disorder treatment since 2018. Bill received his (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) license from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board in 2020.

Bill has worked in Clinical Operations in both support and supervision, and Program facilitating and 12 step recovery support during his career. Bill has a passion for the recovery community, having been in recovery himself since 1982. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn

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Taylor Lilley CDCA, PRS

Growing up in Louisiana with addiction running rampant on both sides of my family. A life away from drugs and alcohol seemed impossible for someone like me. I remember what it was like sitting across from someone thinking there is no way they could ever understand what I was going through.

Sharing my experience offers a credibility and a certain type of trust with clients that only someone who has walked down this road can illustrate. To immerse myself further into the field of addiction, I am currently studying at Cincinnati State for Human and Social Services.  I hope I never forget where I came from, if I can do it, so can you!

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Thomas Hunter LSW

Hello my name is Thomas Hunter. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am a licensed social worker.In my scope of practice I have worked in the areas of mental health and recovery for thirty years. The clients I have worked with in my career have ranged in age from seven to seventy.

I strive each day to serve my purpose of helping those in need and I believe I do so by utilizing all of my experiences to accomplish my goal of supporting those who desire to establish their sobriety and maintain it in their recovery. Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn.

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Mary D.Porter,LICDC

 My name is Mary D. Porter. I received my Masters of Social Work in 2008 from The University of Cincinnati. I received My Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Licensure in 2001. I retired from The Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center on April 14, 2014. Currently, I am the Associate Clinical Director for The Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers in Cincinnati.. Due to the fourth wave of the Opioid Epidemic in 2019,  I decided to enter back into the workforce to assist the addicted population.

The overdoses were astounding and I wanted to help.  I consider myself  to be an advocate for the addicted population. My compassion, resilience, empathy, wisdom, knowledge, experience and  love I have for this forgotten population goes beyond words. I consider what I do for the addicted population as a calling versus a “career,” because I too was once an “addict and alcoholic.” Today I am 45.5 years alcohol and substance free.

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Ben Lemmon LCDC III

Hello, my name is Ben Lemmon, and I’m the Vice President and Clinical Director at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. I’ve been working in the addiction and mental health field since 2013 and decided to enter the field after overcoming my own challenges with addiction.

When I first meet a client, I always explain to them that the reason we are meeting is because they are not capable of obtaining or maintaining sobriety, and my goal is to create a person that can maintain sobriety. I believe a person’s personality is made up of their thoughts, feelings and actions and my job is to help clients identify the thoughts, feelings and actions that have them disconnected from recovery and provide them with the tools to live a healthy and happy life. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn