Opioid Epidemic 2020
As the coronavirus continues to cause a pandemic, the opioid epidemic is also gaining momentum. In 2020, more than 40 states have reported increases in opioid-related
October 26, 2020
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Restoring Energy Levels After Opioid Withdrawal
During recovery from opioid addiction, you may experience some withdrawal symptoms. Many patients find opioid withdrawal draining and need to find sources of energy. Many
July 1, 2020
After Opioid Detox: Ways You Can Feel & Live Healthier
Regardless of whether they’re legally prescribed or illicitly obtained, opioid drugs are incredibly powerful and interfere with the body in a multitude of ways. The
June 19, 2020
Effects of Oxycodone
Though oxycodone was initially created as a prescription opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain, it quickly became a substance that made headlines
April 14, 2020
California Fentanyl Crisis
With fentanyl addiction rising in California, the state is facing a new drug crisis. In 2017, deaths from synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, more than doubled
March 25, 2020
What Is the Opioid-Sparing Effect?
With opioid misuse and overdose rates at high levels, many doctors want to find alternative treatments to opioids for pain. Medical professionals research multiple ways
March 11, 2020
How Much Stronger Is Oxymorphone Than Oxycodone?
Severe pain can interfere with daily activities, making life difficult. While some pain-relieving medications can provide temporary relief, they seldom offer deep and soothing relief
February 10, 2020
What are Synthetic Opioids?
Synthetic opioids have become a critical tool in managing severe pain, providing relief where other medications may fall short. These powerful substances, created in labs
December 30, 2019
Is Ritalin an Opioid?
Ritalin is a popular stimulant drug prescribed for adults and children who have attention disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This drug helps
December 27, 2019
Anxiety and Methadone
Many people who have opioid addiction also have a co-occurring mental health condition like anxiety. Some patients who take methadone for opioid addiction have anxiety
November 18, 2019
Why Is Fentanyl So Dangerous?
In the midst of the deadliest opioid epidemic in history, the concern has shifted from prescription opioid killers to more illicit substances. Since physicians have
March 21, 2019
Overcome Opioid Addiction Carmichael, CA
Opioid addiction is a national epidemic. The number of people struggling with this is staggering and in Carmichael, CA, the numbers continue to rise. The
April 12, 2018