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Morphine was the first opiate drug to be widely used as a painkiller in the United States, and was the cause of the nation’s first major opiate addiction epidemic in
The drug behind the first opiate-addiction crisis in mainstream America, morphine is still prescribed today. And it’s still a frequent cause of addiction disorders. In 1805, German scientist
Methamphetamine (meth) is an extremely potent, highly addictive psychostimulant with chemical properties resembling amphetamine. Although methamphetamine is legitimately used to treat behavioral disorders such as (ADHD) and incorporated into short-term
The name morphine is derived from the Greek god Morpheus, “the god of dreams.” Ironically, the debilitating effects of the drug often become a living nightmare—especially for chronic users.
Morphine is a potent opiate used for the treatment of severe pain, usually post-surgical or cancer-related pain management. Due to its highly addictive, psychoactive properties, morphine is classified a Schedule
Millions of Americans are addicted to alcohol or drugs, and some take the proactive step of seeking treatment to overcome their addiction. However, addiction experts say that recovery is a
The latest scientific research shows that addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease characterized by isolation—that empty, disconnected mental and psychological condition that gives birth to a variety of unhealthy behaviors.
Fentanyl. The most potent of prescription painkillers, 100 times as strong as morphine. Potentially deadly and flooding the black market, yet still legally available on doctor’s orders. Fentanyl overdose kills
Morphine is a powerful synthetic opiate with a lengthy history of medicinal use. The fast-acting, short-lasting narcotic, which is derived from the opium poppy plant, initially appeared in the early
Methadone is a synthetic, pain-relieving narcotic medication that, in addition to treating severe pain, has been used to treat heroin and opiate cravings since the 1960’s and 1970’s. When
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive and extremely toxic stimulant drug with a high potential for abuse. Meth addiction is one of the most heartbreaking and devastating substance use
Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate analgesic considered 50-100 times more potent than morphine. The drug was first synthesized in the early 1960s by Belgian chemist Paul Janssen, later exploding on
The ever-evolving science of addiction treatment has produced a wide variety of recovery techniques suited to a diversity of clients. Although no two substance abuse treatment facilities offer exactly the
Millions of Americans struggle daily with pain. Whether the pain is from a sudden injury or trauma or chronic pain from debilitating and/or terminal disease, seeking pain relief often drives
This year’s “Moments of Change” conference, co-hosted by Beach House Center for Recovery, kicked off with a rousing call to end today’s opiate epidemic, from none other than our very
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
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