A new study from a major insurance provider has revealed that opioid addiction is still on the rise and that, sadly, many who are struggling with opioid addiction are not getting the care that they need. Blue Cross Blue Shield released data analyzing the number of diagnoses for “opioid use disorder” between 2010 to…
For the first time in Rhode Island state history, a man has been convicted of murder for selling drugs that led to a fatal overdose. Aaron Andrade was convicted of second degree murder in an overdose death where he was found to have supplied the drugs. Andrade admitted to selling almost pure Fentanyl to Kristen…
Whether you’re recently clean or sober, have been in recovery for some time, or are simply worried about the dangers of addiction while recovering from surgery, your fears are grounded. Surgery typically means days to weeks and sometimes months of recovery, during which time you will be exposed to limited activity, negative emotions caused by…
Seeking out help for an addiction can be a difficult and painful process, whether you’re looking for yourself or for a loved one. For most of us, the process is plagued with doubt, shame from the addiction, and budget constraints, all of which can push us to simply choosing and going with the first residential…
U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) this week sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to prioritize the issue of synthetic opioids like fentanyl that are being manufactured in China in his current meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “There is no dispute that China is the largest manufacturer of illicit fentanyl and other…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that 23.5 million Americans or nearly 1 in 10, are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Despite that, only about 11% of those addicted ever seek treatment. As a result, millions of people continue to remain dependent on drugs for years or even their entire lives, causing damage to…
As another positive sign in the fight against opioid abuse, state lawmakers across the country who have loved ones who fell victim to drugs are leading the fight against the nation’s deadly opioid-abuse crisis. In this great story from AP, it becomes clear that this epidemic touches the lives of everyone, and that there are…
Powerful Synthetic Opioid Carfentanil Now Banned China’s National Narcotics Control Commission said Thursday that it is adding the deadly synthetic narcotic Carfentanil and three related synthetic opioids to its list of controlled substances effective March 1. Carfentanil is so powerful that it is often used as an elephant tranquilizer.The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) called China’s…
Carfentanil is a relatively new drug out on the streets, but it has been making the news a lot in a short time. The risks it poses is cause for great concern. In fact, it is more potent than heroin, fentanyl and morphine, which has many worried about the dangers for anyone looking to buy…
What is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid drug used as both a narcotic analgesic for pain relief and as a liquid antitussive or cough suppressant, and is typically taken orally. Hydrocodone, also known as dihydrocodeinone, is synthesized from codeine, which is an opioid alkaloid found in the opium poppy. The drug is generally considered…