8 Heroes Fighting the Opioid Crisis
8 Heroes Fighting the Opioid Crisis While the opioid crisis continues for much of America, many people in various professions are fighting for the well-being of those suffering from opioid addiction. In their own way, doctors, engineers, scientists, and other professionals are doing their best to help the country through this crisis. The following are eight heroes […]
Senior Opioid Abuse | Dependence and Addiction
The opioid epidemic has deeply affected communities across the country. However, one group has received relatively little to no attention: senior citizens. Although many people think of the opioid crisis as primarily affecting young people, prescription senior opioid abuse is a growing problem. Seniors are affected by age-related conditions like arthritis, degenerative disk disease, […]
Drug Addiction – Is There a Cure?
Is There a Cure For Drug Addiction? Everyone knows society stigmatizes drug addiction. The person who is caught in the throes of addiction is referred to an “addict,” not as a “person with an addiction problem.” Treatment providers often put aside the individual’s needs as the focus is on dealing with the addiction rather than the […]
6 Reasons why Anxiety can lead to Drug Addiction
Anxiety Can Lead to Drug Addiction Opioid addiction is in the news a lot these days and for a good reason. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that each day over 90 people die from an opioid overdose. Addiction to this potent group of drugs has become an epidemic in this country, but why? […]
Ohio City Struggles to Afford Cost of Naloxone
Naloxone, which also goes by the brand name of Narcan, is a drug used to reverse the effects of an otherwise lethal opioid overdose. The drug has become a standard tool in the hands of emergency responders, families, and emergency rooms during this time of crisis. Naloxone can be injected or used as a nasal […]
Exploring New Ways to Manage Dental Pain
If you plan to see a dentist, it is very likely you are not looking forward to the pain. Even a cleaning can include discomfort and distress. Yet, for those who have a tooth extraction or other more invasive procedure, dentists have traditionally prescribed immediate release opioids like Vicodin and Percocet. In fact, annually over […]
How to Distinguish Between Types of Pain
No one likes to experience pain; but believe it or not, not all pain is the same. From a broken bone to a headache, the experience of pain can be different from person to person. Also, pain can vary depending upon what is triggering the pain, which influences how pain is categorized. This article will […]
Depression and Back Pain Increase Risk for Painkiller Addiction
Recently, researchers analyzed data from a survey of roughly 5,400 people between 2004 and 2009. They found that patients suffering from back pain who were also diagnosed with depression were twice as likely to be prescribed opioid pain medication. The data also showed that these individuals often received twice the usual dose for their symptoms. […]
Former NFL player Jeff Hatch’s Story
One of the advantages that has come out of the opioid addiction epidemic is the clear message that this type of drug can affect anyone. An addiction to opioids can develop because of the medical field’s standard practice to prescribe opioids for pain, not knowing the signs of addiction, or the relief of emotional stress […]
Opioid Addiction & Socioeconomic Class
It used to be that drug addiction was a trend typically seen in lower socioeconomic societies. Those unemployed, homeless, and/or uneducated were more vulnerable to addiction because they tended to be around other users or drugs which were infiltrating into their communities. However, today, the opiate addiction is affecting not only the lower class, but […]
