Opioid Abuse Archives

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024Opioid AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Recognizing Abuse of Different Opioids

Opioids are substances derived either from the natural compounds of the opium poppy plant or through synthetic production. They are found in various forms, including prescription medications, heroin, and fentanyl.…

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September 6, 2024September 6, 2024Opioid AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Understanding Different Opioids: The Rising Epidemic

Opioids can either be created from naturally occuring substances from the opium poppy plant or by synthetic methods. Opioids can come in the form of prescription medications, heroin, and fentanyl.…

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August 19, 2024August 19, 2024Opioid AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

The Dangers of Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than other opioids. This high potency makes the drug incredibly addictive and very dangerous. Fentanyl is usually…

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July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Opioid AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Understanding the Opioid Detox Process

Opioids are a highly addictive drug that includes synthetic substances like fentanyl, prescription pain medication like oxycodone, morphine, and codeine, as well as heroin. The substance can come in many…

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December 23, 2022March 6, 2024Drug Abuse, Opioid Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction TreatmentsolutionbasestNo Comments

Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse

All psychoactive substances carry some risk of addiction. Since addiction can lead to physical and psychological dependence, seeking an additional level of treatment can save your life. Many prescription medications…

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June 13, 2022March 7, 2024Drug Abuse, Heroin Addiction, Opioid Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

How Addictive Is Heroin?

As a powerful opiate, heroin can be highly addictive. It works on the brain’s reward system, so its effects can be appealing, especially for those who feel overwhelmed or traumatized.…

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May 26, 2022July 22, 2024Drug Abuse, Opioid Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Spotting Painkiller Abuse

Prescription painkillers, especially opioids, are some of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. Because these drugs are legally prescribed, their presence can seem innocuous in people’s homes.…

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April 24, 2022March 7, 2024Drug Abuse, Opioid Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, Treatment ProgramssolutionbasestNo Comments

What Are the Types of Prescription Drugs?

Most people associate the use of illicit drugs with addiction, but many commonly abused drugs are perfectly legal to use with prescriptions. Understanding the types of prescription drugs is an…

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February 12, 2022March 12, 2024Addiction Recovery, Drug Abuse, Opioid Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

Common Signs of Opioid Addiction

While many people have the belief that addiction only happens with “street” drugs, the reality is more complicated. In fact, opioid treatment for recovery from surgery or chronic pain can…

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November 6, 2021May 31, 2024Addiction Recovery, Drug Abuse, Fentanyl, Opioid Abuse, Substance AbusesolutionbasestNo Comments

The Dangers of Fentanyl

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, synthetic opioids like fentanyl are associated with the most drug overdose deaths in the country. So, it's no wonder why opioid addiction…

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