Opioids are a category of drugs that are highly addictive. They are derived from opium, which comes from the poppy plant, and have a significant effect on the brain. These…
Statistics on opiate addiction revealed that over 70,000 people died from opiate overdose in 2019. This number is over three times higher than the number of deaths from car accidents.…
What is the difference between an opioid and an opiate? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not technically the same. An opiate is a substance occurring in…
Many people who encounter the opioid epidemic are often shocked to learn that they may have a family member or friend battling addiction. The signs of addiction can be tough…
If you have questions about whether opioid addiction is a mental illness, you’re not alone. According to the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, (JABFM): About 19 percent…
Opioids are strong painkillers used to manage acute pain despite risks like accidental overdose and high abuse and addiction rates. Your physician may prescribe opioids after a traumatic injury or…
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