Posts Tagged ‘Opioid Overdose’
When Should Someone Start Addiction Treatment?
Opioid addiction is a serious and often progressive disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Recognizing when to seek treatment is a crucial step toward recovery. Many individuals struggling with substance use disorder may delay seeking help due to denial, fear, or uncertainty. However, the sooner treatment begins, the better the chances of a successful…
Read MoreHow Do Opioids Rewire the Brain?
If you’re addicted to opioids, then you already know the feelings of constant cravings, much like the song Constant Craving by K.D. Lang. Various studies have been conducted, hoping to find the reason that some people seem to get addicted to opioids more easily than others. Do Some People Get Addicted to Opioids More Easily?…
Read MoreIs Addiction Similar to Diabetes?
Opioid addiction and diabetes are two very different conditions, but they can be compared in certain aspects: Chronic Conditions: Both opioid addiction and diabetes are chronic conditions that require ongoing management and treatment. They cannot be cured but can be managed effectively with the right interventions. Lifestyle Factors: Lifestyle choices can influence the development and…
Read MoreOpioid Addiction: A Manufactured Crisis
The opioid addiction crisis in the United States is an ongoing tragedy that has left a trail of devastation in its wake. What began as a seemingly innocent solution to pain management has evolved into a full-blown epidemic, claiming lives and tearing apart families and communities across the nation. From rural towns to bustling cities,…
Read MoreHow to Deal with an Opioid Addict
There’s no single “best” way to help someone with opioid addiction, as each person’s situation and needs are unique. Discussing opioid addiction with someone who’s in active addiction can be challenging and should be handled sensitively. The Drugs are Making all the Decisions Sometimes friends and family of an opioid addict are surprised by the…
Read MoreHow to Use Naloxone to Prevent Narcotic Overdose
With so many people addicted to opioids it is important that as many people possible know what to do when someone is overdosing from narcotic use or abuse. Fentanyl is estimated to be 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine and is now being found in a great number of “street pills” made to look…
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