When an individual is most susceptible to addiction’s deadly impact, it’s critical that they have immediate access to specialized providers and resources that can actively guide them along their journey to recovery. Millions more have sought and healed from addictions in 12-step-based resources like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). There are millions of … Read more
The opioid crisis is one of the biggest & hardest public health problems in the United States today. Millions of people have become addicted to opioids as well as strong pain medicines. Because of this hundreds of thousands have died from overdoses. One drug, in particular, played a huge role in starting this crisis: OxyContin. … Read more
Over the past two decades, the opioid crisis has ruined the lives of millions of individuals. It began with the rise of prescription opioids like OxyContin. It is a strong painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. But as time went on, it became clear that these medications could be very addictive as well … Read more
As parents, it’s natural to worry about your child’s safety. Specifically when scary stories make headlines or go viral online. One recent topic that raised concerns among parents is “rainbow fentanyl”. these are brightly colored pills that some news outlets claimed were made to lure children into drug use. But is that the full story? … Read more
We have extensively heard news about opioids taking thousands of lives throughout different parts of the world in recent years. After the thought of worsening opioid conditions reached its peak new synthetic fentanyl compounds emerged which proved deadlier than anything before. One particular opioid stands above the rest as the most dangerous substance: carfentanil. The … Read more
Imagine a painkiller so powerful that just a few grains can be lethal. This is the reality of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has saved lives in medical settings but is now taking lives on the streets. In recent years, illicit versions of fentanyl – known as fentanyl analogs – have fueled a devastating opioid overdose epidemic. Thousands … Read more
The Opioids have long been known for their power to numb pain. It acts as a pain number. But they also bring deadly risks. Among them, heroin was once seen as the most dangerous one. Now, fentanyl has taken its place—and it’s far more deadly & lethal. Let’s look at how fentanyl compares to heroin … Read more