Covid-19: Isolation and Opioids

The situation of Covid-19 or coronavirus has turned most of the world into isolation. This epidemic spreads quickly, and the people...

Minorities Dealing with Substance Abuse and Mental Health

The country’s systematic health and social inequalities predispose some American minorities to mental health issues and substance abuse disorders. This means...

Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

Opiate addiction is a rapidly growing problem within the United States. With this becoming a more significant issue, many people are...

Opioid Overdose and What To Do Next

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

Types of Opioid Treatment Options Over 2.5 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder which contributed to over 28,000 overdose deaths...

Is Xanax an Opioid?

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

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....

Long and Short Term Effects of Opioid Abuse

Long and Short Term Effects of Opioid Abuse

What are Opioids? Opioids are naturally found in the opium poppy plant. They are a type of drug that manipulates the...

Alcohol Related Death vs Opioid Related Deaths

Alcohol Related Death vs Opioid Related Deaths

By now, you have heard about the opioid epidemic happening in this country. According to the US Department of Health and...

Rise in Opioid Crisis and MAT

Rise in Opioid Crisis and MAT

What Do We Know About the Opioid Crisis and MAT? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130...