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 […]
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?” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Am I An Opioid Addict?
Am I An Opioid Addict? Cliffside Malibu does not condone the use of the term “addict” when referring to people suffering from the disorder of addiction. However, we do understand that others still may use the term in order to find information. Many people may find themselves asking the question, “am I an opioid addict?” […]
What Is The Opioid Crisis?
What Is The Opioid Crisis? The opioid crisis is known as the health crisis surrounding prescription, and nonprescription, opioid drugs. The overdose and death rates of opioids are climbing exponentially and the use of the drug is more rampant now than ever. How Did the Opioid Crisis Begin? In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured […]
Not on the News: Four Under-Reported Facts about the Opioid Epidemic
Not on the News: Four Under-Reported Facts about the Opioid Epidemic If you’ve been paying attention to the news recently, you know that the United States is currently facing an epidemic of opioid abuse like it’s never seen before. While any news station will tell you how bad the situation is getting, it can […]