The Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
The very medications meant to alleviate pain and address mental health conditions can often become the catalyst for prescription drug addiction.
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Fentanyl and Overdose
Fentanyl is a drug that is used clinically to treat patients who are experiencing high levels of pain, such as cancer patients. While there are many benefits that Fentanyl...Read More
Interesting and Alarming Facts About Opioids
In 2017, the United States government declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency and made moves to curtail drug use among citizens. Since then, however, the misuse of...Read More
What You Need to Know About Pregabalin (Lyrica) Overdoses
Prescription drug misuse is a major concern on the rise in the United States. Just like illicit drug use, prescription drug misuse can damage lives beyond repair. In fact,...Read More
Why Does Benzo Addiction Require Detox?
Among the variety of medications that are prescribed every day in the US, benzodiazepines, or benzos, are some of the most common. Although many mental health patients find relief...Read More
Marijuana CBD Isn’t as Safe as It Seems
The use of CBD oils and vaping products is on track to become one of the biggest industries in the world. According to a data report released earlier this...Read More
Why US Veterans Need Long Term Care for Addiction Treatment
Veterans are the heroes of our nation. Sometimes, though, defending our country comes at a high price. Even when our troops make it home physically healthy, many experience psychological...Read More
Fentanyl related deaths in Maryland are still rising. Why do the Feds fail?
Fentanyl is a dangerous opioid that causes a massive number of deaths by overdose each year. While it may start as a prescription from a doctor, it can easily...Read More
The Importance of Patience Throughout the Detox and Addiction Treatment Process
Drug addiction recovery is not easy or short; it is a long-term process involving several phases including detox, rehab, ongoing care, and sober living. One of the most difficult...Read More
The Opioid Crisis In New Jersey
The United States is combatting the opioid crisis on several fronts. At the legislative level, lawmakers have begun regulating the dispersal of prescription opioid drugs. In New Jersey, for...Read More
