Opiates/Opioids
Know the truth about opiates and opioids from its dangers to treatment options. Our articles shine a new light on these narcotics.
Study Finds Heroin Use Reduces Protein Levels in the Brain
By Dawn HurleyResearch has found that heroin use reduces the levels of Drebrin needed to form and maintain synapses (connection of nerve cell... Continue Reading
Research has found that heroin use reduces the levels of Drebrin needed to form and maintain synapses (connection of nerve cell... Continue Reading
How Opioid Abuse Drastically Drops Hormone Levels
By Rebecca KovacsNew research has found that 1 in 5 long-term opioid users also suffer from low levels of cortisol, which helps to regulate the ... Continue Reading
New research has found that 1 in 5 long-term opioid users also suffer from low levels of cortisol, which helps to regulate the ... Continue Reading
Fentanyl is Pandemic in America, and Here's Why
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Most users are unaware that they are taking drugs laced with Fentanyl. Continue Reading
Most users are unaware that they are taking drugs laced with Fentanyl. Continue Reading
When the National Fentanyl Epidemic Hits Home
By LeAnn BrownDespite increased news coverage on Fentanyl, it still comes as a shock when someone we know dies from an overdose. Continue Reading
Despite increased news coverage on Fentanyl, it still comes as a shock when someone we know dies from an overdose. Continue Reading
Opioid Names You’ll Hear on the Streets
By Lisa OBrienAs they do for all illegal drugs, slang terms or street names help protect secret drug use. Below is a list of common opioid st... Continue Reading
As they do for all illegal drugs, slang terms or street names help protect secret drug use. Below is a list of common opioid st... Continue Reading
Grey Death: A Mysterious Opioid Cocktail
By Leia RiveraNo chemist can say exactly what makes it grey, but the combination of opioids and heroin can kill users after just one use. Continue Reading
No chemist can say exactly what makes it grey, but the combination of opioids and heroin can kill users after just one use. Continue Reading
Teen Opioid Addiction: A Growing Concern
By Audrey BeimA study states that only 1 in 4 young adults and teens with opioid use disorder are receiving potentially life-saving medicatio... Continue Reading
A study states that only 1 in 4 young adults and teens with opioid use disorder are receiving potentially life-saving medicatio... Continue Reading
The Nature of Opiate Addiction
By Lyn GeistIf you are aware of the symptoms of opiate addiction, you can detect potential problems and get you or a loved one help before ... Continue Reading
If you are aware of the symptoms of opiate addiction, you can detect potential problems and get you or a loved one help before ... Continue Reading
Reporting From the Middle of an Opioid War Zone
By Tamara BuchenbergerMay we always find them well and find the love in our hearts anyway, in turn, finding ourselves. Continue Reading
May we always find them well and find the love in our hearts anyway, in turn, finding ourselves. Continue Reading
Hydromorphone: Proven to Help Opioid Addicts
By Timothy PowersIn the race to stem the tide of heroin addiction in the United States, addiction professionals are turning to powerful medicati... Continue Reading
In the race to stem the tide of heroin addiction in the United States, addiction professionals are turning to powerful medicati... Continue Reading
Treating the Opiate Overdose Epidemic From the ER
By Joanne ChuSt. John’s launched ALTO (Alternatives to Opiates Program), the first program in the nation curbing the use of opiates in the ER. Continue Reading
St. John’s launched ALTO (Alternatives to Opiates Program), the first program in the nation curbing the use of opiates in the ER. Continue Reading
Deadly W-18: What You Need To Know
By Rose LockingerRecently, law enforcement and medical professionals are concerned about a new opiate drug that has hit the streets: W-18. Continue Reading
Recently, law enforcement and medical professionals are concerned about a new opiate drug that has hit the streets: W-18. Continue Reading
10 Astonishing Facts About the Opioid Epidemic in the U.S.
By Audrey BeimUsage of both heroin and highly addictive prescription opioids have exploded over the past decade along with growing reliance a... Continue Reading
Usage of both heroin and highly addictive prescription opioids have exploded over the past decade along with growing reliance a... Continue Reading
New Study Reveals Opioid Relapse Patterns
By Audrey BeimAccording to the April 2016 study, there are several factors associated with accelerated opioid relapse in patients undergoing ... Continue Reading
According to the April 2016 study, there are several factors associated with accelerated opioid relapse in patients undergoing ... Continue Reading
5 Much-Needed Reforms in Recovery, From a Former Heroin Addict
By Joanne ChuWe spoke to Tracey Helton Mitchell, author of "The Big Fix: Hope After Heroin,"about the direction that treatment should be hea... Continue Reading
We spoke to Tracey Helton Mitchell, author of "The Big Fix: Hope After Heroin,"about the direction that treatment should be hea... Continue Reading
