The opioid epidemic continues to claim over 100 lives every single day. Treating pain without opioids is the best way to avoid addiction. A study published in JAMA found that up to 6.5 percent of people who are prescribed opioid painkillers for...
Managing Addiction and Chronic Pain – Alternatives and Addiction Treatment Chronic pain can have an overwhelming effect on a person’s life. It can make even the simplest task difficult. However, managing chronic pain with the most commonly prescribed medication, opioid pain relievers,...
You hear about it on the news – the opioid epidemic – destroying lives and causing opioid overdose deaths everyday. Here are 5 facts about the crisis. The opiate crisis in the US is affecting people all over the country, in any...
Information to Help Understand Heroin Dependence Since America faces with a massive opioid epidemic claiming as many as 115 lives each day in the United States alone, according to the CDC, understanding an opiate such as heroin is very important for both...
Opioid Epidemic – The Deadliest Opioids List The widespread use of opioids in America has reached record levels in 2016 as the CDC released reports showing a staggering 115 people die on average every day in America due to opioid overdoses. To...
This is Why America is Failing in Fighting the Opioid Crisis – The Impact of Stigma The opioid epidemic statistics showed that the fatal overdoses for 2016 totaled over 64,000 in America. The leading cause of overdoses is due to opioids such...
The opioid crisis is having a profound effect on women. Here’s why women are faring worse than men when it comes to addiction and opioid overdose deaths. According to a recent article in the LA Times, the opioid crisis death toll is...
Read about the devastating long term effects of hydrocodone addiction and how you can get help. Hydrocodone is an opioid medication derived from the poppy plant and used to treat both chronic and acute pain. It works by attaching to opioid receptors...
Morphine Addiction Treatment Explained Morphine is a very potent pain reliever. While it has specific medical treatment purposes, many people use it as a recreational drug. Morphine is a highly addictive and dangerous drug. Those who choose to inject the drug increase...
The opioid epidemic claims tens of thousands of lives every year. Here’s the truth behind four common opioid epidemic myths. Myths about opioids and the opioid epidemic are widespread, but understanding the scope and nature of the problem is crucial for curbing...
