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Helping a Loved One with an Opioid Addiction
- April 22, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Updated on 4/13/2023 If you’re concerned that someone close to you is using heroin or another opioid, you have good reason...
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The Opioid Epidemic, the Fentanyl Crisis and Its Effects on New Jersey
- February 19, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Updated on 2/7/2023 For decades, the United States has been facing a crisis concerning opioids, which stems from prescription misuse to...
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What to Expect During Opioid Withdrawal
- January 19, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
If you have been struggling with opioid addiction and have decided to get treatment, you may be feeling a mix of...
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DEA National Take Back Day is October 26
What is DEA National Take Back Day? According to the official DEA National Take Back Day website, The National Prescription Drug...
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Options for Opioid Addict
Options for Opioid Addict While opioids can be a helpful tool for dealing with chronic pain or injury, misuse of the...
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Opioid Overdose and What To Do Next
Opioid Overdose and What To Do Next According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 46 people die every single...
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Types of Opioid Treatment Options
Types of Opioid Treatment Options Over 2.5 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder which contributed to over 28,000 overdose deaths...
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Media Portrayal of Opioid Treatment
Why is the Media Portrayal of Opioid Treatment Important? When it comes to the media portrayal of opioid treatment, it is...
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Is Xanax an Opioid?
Xanax is a benzodiazepine medication, not an opioid, that acts as a central nervous system depressant. Benzodiazepines produce sedation, relieve anxiety,...
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Tips on Fighting Through Opioid Withdrawals
Fighting through opioid withdrawals is challenging, but there are strategies to help make it smoother. Quitting cold turkey is never recommended....