Heroin Addiction Treatment That Actually Works: A Long-Term Outpatient Approach
Effective treatments for heroin addiction consider it a chronic medical condition, not a personal failure. Learn about outpatient care programs.
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Narcan Now Owned by Maryland Pharmaceutical Company: The Benefits of Narcan
You’ve probably heard of the opioid overdose reversal drug called Narcan, but did you know its manufacturer was based overseas? Now, the owner of Narcan will not only be...Read More
Opiate Detox Is the First Step in Building a New Life in Addiction Recovery
Recovery from Opiate Addiction: Detox Is the First Step There are almost 2 million Americans struggling with opioid addictions. You are not just one in a sea of faces,...Read More
Maryland Deaths Attributed to Dangerous Elephant Tranquilizer Carfentanil
In Maryland and across the United States, health professionals and police are dealing with an uptick in the number of overdose cases due to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid some...Read More
Drugs, Crime Continue to Keep Laurel, Maryland Residents on Edge
Drug use is increasing nationwide. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the number of people reporting drug use in the past month increased from 8.3% to 9.4%...Read More
Maryland’s Drug And Alcohol Related Deaths
More Americans than ever are turning to the use of drugs and alcohol. Statistics from 2013 revealed that 24.6 million citizens 12 or older had used an illicit drug...Read More
What Are the Effects of Heroin? You May Be Surprised
In the midst of the ongoing opioid crisis in America, it’s vital for Americans to understand the effects of addiction and how to overcome it. When it comes to...Read More
The Pros And Cons To The Opioid Addiction Implant
Opioids are a class of drugs that interact with opioid receptors on the nerve cells in the brain to decrease pain and can create pleasurable effects. Drugs in this...Read More
How Prescription Drug Addiction Can Lead To Heroin Abuse
Prescription drugs can be a welcome and necessary part of a treatment management plan for many patients being treated for a variety of medical conditions. However, prescription medications, specifically...Read More
