Opioid addiction remains one of the most significant substance misuse issues in the United States. The opioid epidemic persists and, in some ways, has morphed. Addiction to prescription opioids often leads to addiction to dangerous drugs like fentanyl. Moreover, people who believe they are buying a lower-grade opioid may, in fact, be getting a substance…
Drug use spans all ages, demographics, income levels, and backgrounds. Anyone who uses hard drugs like heroin is in danger of addiction. Thus, it should come as no surprise that many celebrities struggle with heroin addiction. Some have become vocal about the need to break down the stigma surrounding rehab and treatment. By doing so,…
Opioid addiction has various impacts on a person’s life. From finances, health, and relationships to work and career, these effects are far-reaching. Opioids are one of the most common types of substance abuse today. An addiction to opioids can involve substances from prescription painkillers to heroin to fentanyl. Any kind of addiction is serious and…
Opioid addiction remains a serious issue. It is estimated that over 2 million people suffer from opioid addiction in the United States alone. California is not immune to this epidemic. California experiences some of the highest rates of opioid prescriptions in the nation. Overdose deaths connected to opioid addiction are not going down in Orange…
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has led to a spike in overdose deaths across the United States. Among the most dangerous opioids is fentanyl, a powerful synthetic drug that can be up to 100 times stronger than morphine. With its high potency and potential for addiction, fentanyl poses a significant risk to those who…
Opiates are a class of drugs that have been around for centuries, but their abuse has skyrocketed in the last decade. As opiate use has become more prevalent, so too has our knowledge of how they affect the body and brain. While there can be some short-term benefits to taking opiates, long-term use can lead…
Opiates are drugs made from or containing opium, including codeine, morphine, and heroin. They are most often used to treat pain or induce sleep. Opiates are particularly addictive because they bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Opiate addiction is more common than ever before. Opioids and opiates contribute to a significant portion…
Opioids can trigger a specific type of constipation known as opioid-induced constipation. Opioids work by binding to receptors in the body known as opioid receptors. When these receptors are activated, they block the transmission of pain signals to the brain. However, opioids can also affect the digestive system in a number of ways. For example,…
When you’re working toward sobriety, you may find that some approaches work better than others. Every person has different needs, and different environmental and sociological factors impact every addiction, so it’s no secret that individualized treatment can be more successful. However, this doesn’t mean that every method of detox and recovery is safe or recommended.…
Lately, there’s a lot of talk about how dangerous fentanyl is and how addictive a substance it can be. But what exactly is it, and how does fentanyl work? It’s a controlled substance, and it’s sometimes prescribed by doctors when a patient is in severe levels of pain. Fentanyl is made from opioids like morphine…