Deciding to Get Treatment for Opioid Addiction
No one is immune from the impacts of addiction. The opioid epidemic has touched the lives of people across all cultures and classes. If you are struggling with an opioid addiction, you are not alone. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 10.3 million people misused prescription opioids in 2018 alone. This […]
Medically Assisted Treatment, what is it, and who is it for?
Medically Assisted Treatment(MAT), what is it, and who is it for? Can anyone sign up for medically assisted treatment or MAT therapy? These questions get commonly asked when someone finds out about MAT. They realize that this may be the right treatment option for their substance abuse recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration […]
Covid-19: Isolation and Opioids
The situation of Covid-19 or coronavirus has turned most of the world into isolation. This epidemic spreads quickly, and the people who have it may not even show symptoms, but will still be carriers. One of the terrifying things that this virus brings is isolation. Health officials advise you to stay in our homes as […]
Men and Substance Abuse: MAT Treatment
The war on opioids proves to be a constant battle, and some people are more vulnerable than others. For a span of almost 20 years, from 1999–2018, nearly 450,000 people died. These people died from opioid overdoes and includes both prescription drugs and illicit substances. In 2016, an average of 27 men died per day from a prescription opioid […]
Opioid Education In Schools
The opioid crisis is ongoing in the United States. In 2016, more Americans died from opioid overdoses than car crashes. Anyone can become addicted to opioids as these drugs can be easily obtained through a prescription, and when they are misused can become a deadly addiction. With this kind of epidemic, one of the main […]
NJ Gives $8 Million For Opioid Addiction In Prison
The state of New Jersey will provide 7.8 million dollars to county jails to support the opioid addiction crisis that has wiped over the state. This money will also help inmates who are released from jail to continue treatment for their opioid addiction as individuals who are released from jail. Reintegrating into society can be […]
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Opiate addiction is a rapidly growing problem within the United States. With this becoming a more significant issue, many people are experiencing opioid withdrawal symptoms at a more rapid rate. People who have trouble dealing with this may become more volatile, and it is essential to know what to do if you or a loved […]
Opioid Use During the Holidays
For those who are struggling with an active opioid use disorder, the holidays can be an extremely stressful time. Opioids are strong painkillers that can cause a lapse in judgment and extreme grogginess, which can cause an individual to skip out on the holiday season altogether. Individuals who are actively using opioids may not remember […]
Opioids in America
How does opioids addiction start? It starts off as a single pill. A young patient is in pain after having a simple wisdom tooth extraction, and a parent supplies them with their opioid prescription. The intention is to ease their child’s discomfort. Still, if they forget to tell their child the medical instructions and some […]
DEA National Take Back Day is October 26
What is DEA National Take Back Day? According to the official DEA National Take Back Day website, The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that […]