Different opioids have risen to popularity over the years. Today, the opioid of choice for many drug users is an extremely potent synthetic opioid called…
The stigma attached to addiction pervades our collective consciousness. To casual observers who aren’t touched by addiction either personally or through family, addiction seems like…
Every year, the opioid epidemic grows more severe as the overdose death toll rises exponentially. Illicit drug manufacturers and dealers find new ways to cut…
Today marks a grim day in history. We recently wrote about fentanyl’s staggering death toll as it rose to new heights in 2021. More than…
By the time most people are old enough to gather their brood (i.e. have and raise children), they have a basic understanding that actions render…
Getting sober isn’t easy. Clearly, everyone with a substance use problem knows that all too well. The first days, weeks and even months of early…
While the use of opiates can be an effective means of pain relief, users should beware. Opiates are highly addictive, and recovery from opiate addiction…
You’ve probably heard about fentanyl, the pharmaceutical-grade opiate that has caused a spike in overdose deaths recently. The actual numbers should sound alarm bells: OD…
The ever-shifting definition of “narcotic” defies simple explanation. It’s tempting to slap on a cold, clinical answer like, “Narcotics bind to opioid receptors” and declare…
It can be difficult to decide to enter residential addiction rehab or another rehab option. This is true in the best of situations. For various…