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Understanding Nitrous Oxide Addiction: Causes, Effects, and Recovery
Once known as "laughing gas," nitrous oxide (N2O) has morphed into a troubling global drug issue. It creates a public health crisis that...

Harold Pierre, MD
Jun 166 min read
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Systemic Mastocytosis: Understanding Mast Cell Activation and Its Impact
For many, the trouble begins with a collection of confusing symptoms—unpredictable allergic-like reactions, persistent bone pain, stomach...

Harold Pierre, MD
Jun 117 min read
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Understanding Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia (HAT)
A Hidden Cause of Chronic Symptoms If you've been dealing with unexplained chronic symptoms like abdominal pain, flushing, fatigue, or...

Harold Pierre, MD
Jun 612 min read
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The Dangers of Flakka: Understanding Its Risks
Flakka is one of the most dangerous street drugs and is indeed worse than cocaine. Known as alpha-PVP, this powerful synthetic cathinone...

Harold Pierre, MD
Apr 157 min read
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Jax Taylor's Cocaine Addiction: Understanding the Impact and Finding Help
Every day, I read newly published addiction articles. This helps me stay updated on treatment discoveries that I can immediately use to...

Harold Pierre, MD
Mar 2110 min read
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Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone Treatment
Understanding Methadone Treatment Methadone is a synthetic opioid medication. It was invented in 1937 as a replacement for morphine,...

Harold Pierre, MD
Feb 246 min read
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Residential Addiction Treatment For Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Does It Work?
If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse , you may be looking into different options for care. One of the most...

Harold Pierre, MD
Feb 510 min read
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The Truth About Drug Use In America. It's Worse Than You Think!
As 2025 arrives, I found myself reflecting on 2024's failures and accomplishments to formulate goals for this upcoming year. As I...

Harold Pierre, MD
Jan 37 min read
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Does Buprenorphine Really Work? An Addiction Doctor's Perspective on This Life-Saving Treatment
The Rising Stakes in the Opioid Crisis You've probably heard about the opioid crisis on the news. But here's what you might not know:...

Harold Pierre, MD
Dec 20, 20249 min read
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Puff Daddy, GHB Addiction and The Facts About Gamma Hydroxybutyrate From An Addiction Doctor
GHB Addiction and Abuse: Understanding the Risks and Realities of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate Introduction: What was Puff Daddy, aka P Diddy,...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 11, 20248 min read
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The Importance of Testosterone Therapy In Menopause
The Surprising Benefits of Testosterone Therapy in Menopause Spotify YouTube ...

Harold Pierre, MD
Oct 14, 20246 min read
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How Long-Term Opioid Cause Female Hormone Problems
Spotify YouTube Long-Term Opioid Use Can Mess With Women's Sex Hormones Whether you are prescribed opioid medication for...

Harold Pierre, MD
Oct 11, 20246 min read
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Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy: Oral vs Transdermal Estrogen
Spotify YouTube If you're thinking about starting hormone therapy to help with menopausal symptoms, you may be wondering...

Harold Pierre, MD
Oct 7, 20246 min read
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The Benefit of Using Dehydroepiandrosterone Treatment (DHEA) In Elderly Women
Spotify YouTube TLDR: Â There is some good about DHEA. Research indicate that supplementing with DHEA may improve bone...

Harold Pierre, MD
Sep 30, 20246 min read
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy are they Really Safe?
Spotify YouTube TLDR: Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) Â remains the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms,...

Harold Pierre, MD
Sep 23, 20246 min read
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Overcoming Addiction Through Methadone Therapy
This lady blew me away with her story because she has been one of my most compliant with methadone therapy. One day, she volunteered to...

Harold Pierre, MD
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Vitamin Supplements in Addiction Treatment
Do Addicts Need Vitamin Supplements? Introduction: If you are my patient, you've probably noticed that I've been advocating vitamin...

Harold Pierre, MD
Jul 30, 20246 min read
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Understanding the Risks of Mixing Suboxone (Buprenorphine) and Benzodiazepines
Recently, I've received an influx of new patients. It is truly an honor to have patients choose my practice to help guide their journey...

Harold Pierre, MD
Jul 22, 20246 min read
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Drug Addiction, Recovery, and Images of the Effects on the Brain
Can Drug Addiction Cause Brain Damage? Introduction: Drug addiction  is a chronic disorder that affects millions worldwide, with...

Harold Pierre, MD
Jun 24, 20246 min read
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Addiction Treatment and Privacy Challenges for the Rich and Famous
Introduction:Â What if you are rich, famous, and struggling with drug or alcohol addiction? Getting addiction treatment without your...

Harold Pierre, MD
May 29, 20245 min read
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