Navigating the Complexities of Opioid Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Treatment Perspective
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) remains a critical issue in America, with millions grappling with its devastating impact. Understanding its intricacies and exploring advanced treatment options is essential for effective recovery. Understanding Opioid Use Disorder Opioid Use Disorder, a medical condition defined by the DSM-5, involves a pattern of opioid use leading to significant impairment or […]
Most Addictive Painkillers: Treating Pain and Avoiding Addiction
Painkillers are one of the most misused types of drugs, and they can be addictive even when taken correctly. People take medications every day, but many don’t know that these substances also have the potential for serious health issues, including tolerance, addiction, and overdose. Between prescription and over-the-counter drugs, there’s a lot of room for […]
How to Create a Successful Relapse Prevention Plan: A Guide to Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a challenging and often lengthy process. Most people who have suffered from substance use disorder are at risk for a relapse, although there are many ways to prevent this type of setback. Here we provide you with a guide containing ideas for relapse prevention. You can learn more about relapse and […]
The Dangers of Heroin Use – A Destructive Cycle
What Are the Dangers of Heroin Use? Because heroin is a substance derived from the opium poppy — a chemical modification of morphine, the drug is one of the most addictive substances you can find. This opioid drug poses a high risk of physical and psychological dependence. It can be smoked, snorted, or injected. No […]
How to Approach a Loved One About Their Addiction
Helping Your Loved One Struggling With Addiction Talking to a loved one about substance use is never easy. Letting them know you are aware of their alcohol or drug use can be even more challenging. Drug addiction is a major escalating health issue in the U.S, and if you are reading this blog, there is […]
Opioid Abuse Among Construction Workers
How Construction Workers are Becoming the Face of the Opioid Epidemic Amidst stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, workers in several industries continued to show up to work each day to jobs deemed essential to the general public. Construction workers joined health care workers, grocery store employees, and post office workers in continuing to […]
How to Avoid Drug and Alcohol Addiction During the Holidays
Drug and Alcohol Addiction During the Holidays Holiday season is usually a time for participating, celebrating, and sharing special moments with friends and family. The twinkling lights and colorful decorations are supposed to create happiness and joy in our hearts. As beautiful as all this may sound, it just does not have the same positive […]
When Suicide is Classified as an Overdose
An overdose is designated sometimes as either accidental or intentional when someone overdoses on an addictive substance. However, is the distinction always clear? How do experts know the difference between suicide and overdose? They may look for context clues, such as a history of mental illness, comments from the person’s family members, or a suicide […]
How to Solve the Opioid Epidemic
Anyone who pays attention to current affairs to some extent knows that the world is currently facing an opioid epidemic. Compared to other countries, the U.S. has a substantial number of individuals using opioids. In 2017, over 130 Americans died daily from opioid-related overdoses, 81,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time and 2.1 million […]
Connections Between Opioid Use Disorder and Depression
Doctors typically prescribe opioid medication for patients to relieve pain after surgery or from an injury. While these drugs are beneficial as pain relievers, when taken repeatedly, they can lead to severe health issues and emotional harm. Below we focus on the connections between Opioid Use Disorder and Depression. People who suffer from mental health […]
