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Dr. Deena is the Chief Clinical Officer of Westwind Recovery, an award-winning outpatient treatment center in Los Angeles where she oversees the clinical and administrative program and treatment methods. Dr. Deena is a doctor of psychology and licensed clinical social worker since 1993. LCSW #20628. Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Deena has worked running treatment centers, worked as a therapist in psychiatric hospitals as well as school settings and currently has a thriving private practice in the LA area. Dr. Deena has appeared regularly on the Dr. Phil Show as an expert since 2003. She has also been featured on many other TV shows, podcasts and has contributed to written publications as well as podcasts.

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What’s the Difference Between Opiates and Opioids?

The difference between opiates and opioids is how they are made. Although the terms “opiates” and “opioids” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference. While some people are careful to distinguish between the two, others do use them
interchangeably, and recently, many people tend to refer to both of these drugs as “opioids.”

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