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So, what is morphine? Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic that is clinically used to manage pain, mostly pain that occurs after surgery and for patients with terminal cancer.
“Alcoholic” is a term used to describe someone suffering from alcohol use disorder (AUD)— a medical and psychiatric condition defined by a compulsion and inability to control excessive drinking. In
One of the most powerful painkillers available, fentanyl has profound effects on the body, both when used in a hospital setting or as prescribed by a physician, and when used
Substance abuse is rampant in the United States, producing an economic burden that overshadows any other neurological disorder. Recent statistics implicate substance abuse in a total cost of $820 billion
Fentanyl is a Schedule II controlled substance, a highly addictive and extraordinarily potent synthetic opiate narcotic drug with a high potential for abuse. Prescription fentanyl, 50 to 100 times more
Hydrocodone (trade names include Vicodin, Lortab and Vicoprofin) belongs to the class of long-acting opiate painkillers. Like other opiates, it is responsible for many addiction disorders. This article offers tips
Addiction is a rapidly expanding universe filled with misconceptions and seldom understood by those outside its gravitational pull. Friends and family of people addicted to various substances are often mystified
Fentanyl addiction is a national health concern of serious import that has racked up an alarming death toll— especially in the northeastern United States where it is considered an emerging
Alcohol is undeniably America’s favorite legal poison— socially prevalent, highly profitable and extremely addictive. In combination, alcohol’s popularity and toxicity have devastating effects. The drug’s easy accessibility encourages abuse by
The personal and societal impact of addiction is unparalleled. According to the National Survey on Drug Health and Use (NSDUH), approximately 22 million Americans aged 12 and older suffered from
Few dynamics in life are as subtle and nuanced as the therapist-client relationship, which involves a complex system of boundaries designed to protect both while providing a safe, healing environment.
Fentanyl is classified by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II substance, meaning it has “a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become a leading cause of overdose deaths across the United States. Its potency is staggering, with even tiny amounts capable of causing fatal respiratory depression.
Suboxone (buprenorphine) has been a life-saving medication for many people addicted to opiate prescription drugs, as well as illicit opiates such as heroin and synthetic opiates including fentanyl. Yet, in
Most people beginning their journey into recovery enter through the gateway of a 12-step program. Especially in early recovery, the religious connotation of the language in the Big Book can
Alcohol is a wildly popular recreational drug. Classified as a depressant and legal for purchase and consumption in America by those over the age of 21, alcohol is socially prevalent,
The fact that you’re asking this question suggests you may already be experiencing negative life consequences from using cocaine. These problems may have convinced you that you need to get
“We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” – The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 4 “Many people think that making a “searching and fearless moral inventory” means
If you can’t get through the day without lighting up, inhaling from a bong, pipe, water pipe, dabbing or other forms of marijuana use, and are experiencing difficulties at home,
Therapeutic relationships are intricate, dynamic systems of healing and trust, defined by boundaries. Similar to state lines on a map or borders between countries, however, many boundaries are invisible and,
Beer is a major engine driving recreational activities in American society. Incredibly popular and relatively inexpensive, it is backed by a billion-dollar advertising industry that works relentlessly and unscrupulously to
“We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him.” –The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 3 Besides
Methamphetamine addiction and dependence on crystal meth may not be as headline-grabbing today as it was a few years ago, overshadowed by the deadly opiate epidemic that continues to rage.
Depression is a garden-variety mental illness in this country and worldwide. The condition accounts for roughly 10 percent of physician office visits in the U.S., according to the Centers for
Last month researchers at Rutgers University cracked a code in their effort to demystify how addiction affects the brain, and their discovery may lead to more new medications for cocaine
