11-14-2019Narcan® 101: What You Need to Know to Save Someone’s LifeThe opioid crisis in America is continually increasing the number of overdose deaths every year, devastating the lives of people…
11-11-2019Prevalence of Opioid Use Disorder in the MilitaryWith the rigorous missions American troops take on while enlisted, many often seek out pain management from doctors to deal…
11-08-2019Tips for Co-Parenting in RecoveryWhen addiction destroys a marriage, it leaves a lasting mark on both people in the relationship: the person with substance…
11-04-2019Men vs Women: Methadone TreatmentMethadone is an effective drug for men and women who have opioid use disorder. Methadone treatment for men is seldom…
10-31-2019Opioid Addiction Among SeniorsThe opioid epidemic in America has seemingly found its way into almost every demographic, afflicting people from all walks of…
10-28-2019Methadone Maintenance vs DetoxificationOpioid addiction is on the rise in the United States. Statistics obtained from the CDC show that over 70,000 people died from…
10-23-2019What Do the Early Stages of Opioid Addiction Look Like?If you take prescription opioids or have a history of using them recreationally, you may worry about developing an addiction….
10-21-2019What Is an Opioid Antagonist?Your body has an opioid system made up of receptors that interact with naturally made opioid compounds (endogenous opioids). Opioids…
10-16-2019What Do Opioid Receptors Do?Simply put: opioids affect the mind and body through a person’s opioid system. The human body produces its own endogenous…
