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…
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…
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…
Millions of Americans are affected by a serious problem with prescription drugs. While some of these people do not meet the criteria for addiction, many…
OxyContin is a brand-name form of the powerful opioid oxycodone. Doctors sometimes prescribe this medication to treat serious pain. However, all OxyContin use comes with…
Vicodin is a prescription painkiller with two active ingredients: acetaminophen and the opioid hydrocodone. Acetaminophen does not come with a risk for addiction. However, like…
Millions of Americans have prescriptions for potentially addictive medications. Doctors help their patients avoid addiction by providing instructions for safe use. Unfortunately, a significant number…