It can be a long road to recovery, but with the right resources and support available, it is possible to overcome opioid use disorder and…
Opioid addiction—like any addiction— is a disease. Substance misuse adversely affects every part of the body, including the physical, mental, and spiritual. Being able to…
There is a lot of discussion in the news regarding opioids and the rising rates of opioid addiction. This may leave you wondering, what is…
Opioid addiction is a serious and dangerous disease. It can be difficult to understand what someone suffering from addiction is going through. However, it is…
Williamson County, where Georgetown, Texas is located, has a strong record of handling the national opioid crisis well. The county’s rates of dispensing opioids to…
Percocet is the trade name for a pill-based prescription drug generically known as paracetamol. It was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration…
“It’s not easy to find a mother who would look back fondly on the time her son had cancer,” admits Jeffrey Kluger, author of “Addiction…
Addiction is complex and usually can’t be attributed to any one factor in a given individual. Although outward forces such as trauma and being exposed…
Substance addiction is characterized by substance abuse that leads to an inability to control cravings and use. Addiction can form as a result of using…
The number of senior citizens with drug addiction is on the rise in the United States. Prescription painkillers, such as hydrocodone and other opioids, play…