Interesting and Alarming Facts About Opioids
In 2017, the United States government declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency and made moves to curtail drug use among citizens. Since then, however, the misuse of...
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What Is Nitazene (Isotonitazene/ISO)?
Recently, a relatively new synthetic opioid called isotonitazene began causing overdoses around the country. Isotonitazene, more commonly referred to as nitazene or ISO, is a synthetic opioid that has...Read More
The Hidden Impact Of Chronic Pain Medications
Chronic pain can severely affect a person’s life, hindering their ability to go to school, work, or socialize with friends and family. Oftentimes, people suffering from chronic pain can...Read More
Could Opioid Education Be On Its Way To Your Workplace?
What Impacts Does Opioid Addiction Have In The Workplace? Most people who are addicted to substances of various types want to keep their jobs and nearly 75% do so....Read More
Maryland Opioid Overdoses Surged Once Again In First Half Of 2018 – What Will Happen In 2019?
The number of deaths caused by opioid overuse in the state of Maryland have increased in 2018 in comparison to the previous year. Specifically, the first half of 2018...Read More
Narcan Now Owned by Maryland Pharmaceutical Company: The Benefits of Narcan
You’ve probably heard of the opioid overdose reversal drug called Narcan, but did you know its manufacturer was based overseas? Now, the owner of Narcan will not only be...Read More
What Medications Require Prescription Drug Detox?
For years it took many people by surprise, but more and more people are becoming aware that dozens of the medications that doctors prescribe can be addictive. Whether through...Read More
Heroin and Opioid Addiction in Virginia
The area of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia have been hit especially hard by the opioid crisis in America. While Virginia isn’t the worst state in the U.S....Read More
Opiate Detox Is the First Step in Building a New Life in Addiction Recovery
Recovery from Opiate Addiction: Detox Is the First Step There are almost 2 million Americans struggling with opioid addictions. You are not just one in a sea of faces,...Read More
Maryland Declares State of Emergency Over Continuing Opioid Health Crisis
Substance abuse is a national epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, addiction is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, claiming more...Read More
