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Methadone is an effective drug for men and women who have opioid use disorder. Methadone treatment for men is seldom different from methadone treatment for

The opioid epidemic in America has seemingly found its way into almost every demographic, afflicting people from all walks of life. Most opioid overdose death

Opioid addiction is on the rise in the United States. Statistics obtained from the CDC show that over 70,000 people died from taking excessive amounts of drugs

If you take prescription opioids or have a history of using them recreationally, you may worry about developing an addiction. Opioids are known for their

Your body has an opioid system made up of receptors that interact with naturally made opioid compounds (endogenous opioids). Opioids activate the receptors, which then

Simply put: opioids affect the mind and body through a person’s opioid system. The human body produces its own endogenous opioids, which act like hormones

What is Fentanyl?  It sounds like something found in the produce section of the local grocery store, stuck somewhere between arugula and radicchio. But its

Physicians prescribe pills for a wide variety of reasons. There are medications to lower blood pressure, relieve pain, control symptoms of diseases, and much more.

September, the traditional end of summer. Football kicks off, kids go back to school, and the promise of cooler weather is suddenly within reach. Plenty

If you follow news about the opioid addiction epidemic, you might hear about naloxone often known by the brand name Narcan. This medicine helps first