Tag Archives: opiate dependence

Stroke and Endocarditis Linked to Injecting Opioid Drugs, Even in Young People

BlogBy Clare W.February 21, 2019

As the opioid epidemic continues, the sad news keeps piling up about the effects of opioid drugs on people’s health and well-being. The risks of overdose, mental health problems, and infectious disease among people struggling with opioid addiction are well documented. Now, a new study by Setareh Salehi Omran, MD, fellow in vascular neurology at…

Opioid Addiction vs. Opioid Dependence: Key Differences in Symptoms and Treatment You Need to Know

BlogBy Clare W.January 22, 2019

People frequently — and mistakenly — use the terms “opioid dependence” and “opioid addiction” interchangeably, but these conditions are very different, and how they are treated can mean the difference between life and death. Opioid dependence is a condition in which a person is physically dependent on a substance to prevent withdrawal; however, it can…