Opioid painkillers are among some of the most potent drugs on the market. They bring intense relief for severe pain—as a result, you feel fantastic when taking them. Unfortunately, this is one wonder drug that comes with consequences. If you take them for some time, opioids can become habit-forming. A habit-forming drug causes chemical changes…
Fentanyl addiction is a severe problem in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) calls fentanyl a powerful synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl is often prescribed to patients with severe pain, such as cancer patients. However, because of its potency, fentanyl is also often…
Drug overdose deaths have continued to increase in the United States. Thousands of Americans die from opioids yearly, and over half of those deaths are due to fentanyl. The latter is a powerful opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. The dangers of the U.S. opioid epidemic cannot be overstated, and…
Opioids have long been used to give patients relief from pain. However, there are risks involved with taking opioids, even when used correctly and under the supervision of medical professionals. These powerful drugs are highly addictive. With prolonged use, the body can start to form a tolerance, meaning people have to take higher doses to…
What is the BRIDGE? The BRIDGE is an FDA-approved device that minimizes the pain and discomfort some people experience during withdrawal from opioids. Without it, withdrawal pain can be debilitating and a major deterrent to detox. To learn more about the BRIDGE and its effects on opioid addiction treatment, call us today at 844.334.4727 for…
In a typical year, millions of Americans misuse an opioid substance. Some of these people take heroin or another illegal drug. However, the vast majority take prescription opioid medication. Opioid misuse can easily lead to opioid addiction. This is true no matter the particular substance you take. To recover from addiction, you first need help…