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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioid misuseย greatly impacts the criminal justice system. A person’s odds of incarceration rise sharply when
Contributor: Kate Webby, Treatment Center Director at Health Care Resource Centers Addiction recovery is a long-term process that requires outside support and resources. As the
Addiction is a complex disease with both physical and psychological characteristics. The physical symptoms of withdrawal make it difficult to quit, butย that’s not the whole
Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey with many milestones along the way. Determining benchmarks or goals as you come out of opioid addiction is an
Since the late 1990s, alcohol and drug-related deaths, as well as suicide, have steadily been on the rise for people from all age groups and
Itโs no surprise that opioid use and addiction is out of control in this country. Just pick up any newspaper, magazine of current events, or
In October 2019, Congress passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. In addition to expanding resources for patients with opioid addiction, the act enabled
After you finish opioid addiction treatment, it takes an ongoing effort to stay on the path to recovery. With the right strategies and support, you
Opioid misuse can result in potentially lethal overdoses that need immediate attention. During an opioid overdose, breathing slows down or stops, requiring fast treatment. Fortunately,
Oxycodone is one of the most prescribed opioid painkillers in America, and also the most commonly misused. Most people have received a script for this
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