Opiates are opium-derivatives that are frequently used in pain relief medication. However, these substances are extremely potent, and if misused, can quickly lead to chemical dependency and addiction. If you or a loved one is showing signs of an opiate problem, reach out to a clinic near you for immediate help and treatment. When Is…
Heroin is an opiate manufactured from morphine, a naturally occurring substance in opium poppy plants. It is available as a brown or white powder, or black tar. Users take it through different ways, including sniffing, snorting, injecting, and smoking. The soothing effects of heroin make it among the most commonly abused drugs in the US.…
Do you have a loved one you fear is falling under the tides of opioid addiction? There is an opioid crisis from coast to coast that’s so severe that over 70% of overdose deaths are because of it. And recently, the largest increase of synthetic opioid-related deaths has occurred on the West Coast. Because of…
Despite the global attention it has garnered, the opioid epidemic is getting worse each year. Many myths and misconceptions around opioids continue to cloud people’s judgment slowing down the fight against opioid use disorder. Notably, opioids are the most common type of medication given for pain management, which is also a large contributor to the…
Despite the global attention it has garnered, the opioid epidemic is getting worse each year. Many myths and misconceptions around opioids continue to cloud people’s judgment slowing down the fight against opioid use disorder. Notably, opioids are the most common type of medication given for pain management, which is also a large contributor to the…