Understanding How Opioids Work and How Dependence Develops
Opioids have been a cornerstone in pain management for decades. However, understanding how opioids work and how opioid dependence begins is critical to addressing the ongoing opioid crisis responsibly. While often misunderstood, opioid dependence is rooted in the physiology of the brain and nervous system. In this blog, we’ll explain the process clearly and address […]
The Profound Impact of Opiates on Personality: Unveiling the Layers Within
Opiates, such as prescription pain medications and illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl have a profound effect on individuals who continuously use them. Beyond their physical impact, opiates delve deep into the realm of personality, shaping thoughts, emotions, and behavior in ways that are often misunderstood. In this blog post, let’s embark on a transformative […]
Is Rapid Detox Dangerous?
When a person struggles with opioid addiction, the road to recovery can be complicated and intimidating. Professional treatment is almost always necessary, but one of the most inhibitive barriers to seeking treatment is the idea of going through opioid withdrawal. Many options are available to help with withdrawal, which include rapid detox. However, many people […]
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 […]
Fentanyl and Its Deadly Effects
Fentanyl overdose deaths continue to rise in the United States, leading to a deadly third wave of the opioid epidemic. People with fentanyl addiction are suffering. Learn more about the best treatment for fentanyl addiction, which focuses on its triggers and root causes. Drug overdose remains one of the most common causes of accidental death […]
Women and Opioids – The Pathway from Prescription to Addiction
Ask someone to picture a person addicted to heroin, and the chances are that they’ll envision a man. Not only is this stereotype wrong, but it prevents many addicted women from getting the resources they need. The fact is that opioid addiction affects men and women, young and old, and people of all races and […]
Massachusetts Braces as Fentanyl Deaths Rise
New England was the early epicenter of the opioid epidemic in the United States before opioid abuse quickly engulfed the rest of the country. Massachusetts is again in the spotlight as new data show that overdose deaths related to fentanyl and other opioids are rising. Understanding opioid addiction in Massachusetts may shed light on vulnerable […]
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 […]
Don’t Delay Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Due to COVID-19
…by no means should people struggling with opioid addiction delay getting treatment. People should use this time to regain control of their lives. The coronavirus pandemic has understandably dominated our minds, society, and all news headlines. But make no mistake, the opioid crisis and its victims have not magically disappeared. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is […]
Strategy to Mitigate Opioid Risks Might be Failing
As a first-world nation, we can do better—and we should do better! We have medical science to get people safely off opioids. We also have resources to provide solutions and treatments to relieve the source of emotional pain. More drugs are not always the best answer to a drug problem. Are you or someone you […]
