Detoxing from opioids is one of the biggest challenges in addiction recovery. Opioid detox is not typically dangerous, although there have been rare cases of people dying, usually from dehydration. However, it is considered to be the most miserable detox … Read More
Tips for Avoiding Addiction After Surgery
One of the most common ways people are first exposed to opioids is following surgery or other medical procedures. During the 1990s and 2000s, many doctors were far too liberal with prescribing opioid painkillers. About a third of men who … Read More
Missing Numbers Aren’t Missing Lives: Classifying Death By Opioids
You’ve seen it everywhere – it’s been all over the news, and your friends and family are likely talking about it. Opioid addiction is a major concern within the United States. We’ve heard the statistic from federal survey data that … Read More