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If you or someone you care about has been using prescription painkillers or illicit opioids for any length of time, stopping can feel daunting. Opioids alter brain chemistry in ways that make the body depend on them to feel “normal,” so once you reduce or stop using them, the nervous system reacts quickly and produces […]
If you’ve ever found yourself confused by the terms opioid and opiate, you’re not alone. These words are often used interchangeably in the news, in medicine, and in everyday conversations. But there is a difference, —and understanding it can help make sense of everything from prescription painkillers to the ongoing opioid crisis. Let’s break it […]
World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10, providing a moment to pause, learn, and look out for one another. Mental health challenges touch families, workplaces, and communities. In 2020, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experienced a mental health condition, and in 2021, 19.4 million U.S. adults experienced a substance use disorder […]
Kratom is an herbal supplement that has become increasingly popular in the United States for energy, pain relief, or even managing opioid withdrawal. Sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and online, kratom is often promoted as a “safe and natural” alternative to prescription medications. But appearances can be misleading. The FDA recently alerted the public […]
CMS has developed an app that will change how life-saving treatment for opioid addiction is delivered. An App for Recovery These days it seems there is an app for everything – just about everyone has a smartphone and is using it most of the time. But what if there were an app that could help […]
If you’ve been using opioids, whether prescription painkillers like oxycodone or illicit substances like heroin and fentanyl, stopping suddenly can feel overwhelming. Withdrawal is often described as one of the most miserable experiences a person can endure, bringing intense physical and emotional symptoms that make quitting on your own incredibly challenging. Many people searching for […]
If you are pregnant and worried about opioid use, withdrawal, or whether treatment could affect your baby, you are not alone. Opioid use disorder is a medical condition, and getting treatment during pregnancy is one of the most protective steps you can take for yourself and your baby. Opioid Use Disorder Can Impact the Health […]
Addiction is extremely powerful. The opioid addiction epidemic has been sweeping our nation for years now, and throughout the epidemic of opioid addiction, medical experts have banded together to find better ways to treat patients. Methadone has long been a tried-and-true staple in the substance abuse doctor’s trusty toolkit. But how does it work? In […]
