The Hidden Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
The Hidden Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu. Prescription drug abuse and misuse have been on the rise for the last several years. Despite many prescription medications having numerous beneficial effects for health concerns, they also have the potential to produce dangerous side effects, […]
Helping a Loved One with an Opioid Addiction
Updated on 4/13/2023 If you’re concerned that someone close to you is using heroin or another opioid, you have good reason to take it seriously. Opioids are among the most dangerous drugs in the world and their prolonged abuse can put a person at serious risk for irreversible damage, overdose and death. To help yourself […]
The Opioid Epidemic, the Fentanyl Crisis and Its Effects on New Jersey
Updated on 2/7/2023 For decades, the United States has been facing a crisis concerning opioids, which stems from prescription misuse to illegal opioids taking control of people’s lives and causing an epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is rapidly coming out with new data each year and ways to combat this national […]
What to Expect During Opioid Withdrawal
If you have been struggling with opioid addiction and have decided to get treatment, you may be feeling a mix of emotions. These can range from excited to nervous, as you may not be sure what to expect from treatment. Entering treatment can be daunting. You don’t know what to expect, especially during the detoxing […]
What is an Opioid?
What is an Opioid? Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and many others. All individuals who take opioids run the risk of addiction. As such, when asking “what is an opioid?” […]
Opioid Overdose: Causes, Signs, and What to Do
Opioid Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do Any individual who uses opioids runs the risk of overdosing. Overdoses can be fatal. In fact, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids every day. This makes it important to know what causes an opioid overdose, the signs that an opioid […]
The Opioid Crisis in Orange County
The Opioid Crisis in Orange County According to a new report by Orange County, California’s health care agency, the overdose deaths in Orange County have greatly surpassed that of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties and, most shockingly, all of California as a whole. The opioid crisis in Orange […]
Signs of Opioid Use
What are the Signs of Opioid Use? Opioids are a group of drugs derived naturally from the poppy plant, or are man-made in a laboratory, also known as synthetic opioids. Opioids are generally prescribed to individuals suffering from chronic pain, whether from surgery, a major injury or other health issues. Legally prescribed opioids include morphine, […]
Opioids and Mental Health
Opioids and Mental Health Opioids are a group of very strong pain relievers used to relieve pain after a surgery or traumatic injury. They are much more effective than over-the-counter pain relievers, however, they are also highly addictive. People who suffer from mental health conditions are much more likely to become addicted to opioids, making […]
Signs of Opioid Withdrawal
Signs of Opioid Withdrawal Opioid withdrawal is one of the more uncomfortable parts of treatment, but it is one of the most important. There are many signs of opioid withdrawal, the length and severity of which can vary from person to person. However, each detox experience almost always includes strong cravings. Symptoms can be mild, […]