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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....