Addiction to Opiates: Why It’s So Hard to Treat
An estimated 20.5 million American people reported having a substance use disorder during 2015. Out of the reported amount, more than 2.5 million were struggling with addiction to opiates and opioids. Medical use of opiates and opioids is common for people in need of pain relief. There is a difference between opioids and opiates and […]
Guide: The Opioid Epidemic in Arizona
If you’re up on the current news in Arizona, chances are you’ve heard of the opioid epidemic. It’s a serious problem that is sweeping the state and the nation at large, and society can’t afford to ignore it. It’s killing people every day, and more and more are overdosing on opiates. But what exactly is […]
5 Tips for Family and Friends of Opiate Addicts
Most recent statistics indicate an average of 91 Americans die a day because of an opioid-related drug overdose. The number of deaths has increased greatly over the last two decades. But while drug abuse is potentially deadly to people with opiate addiction, its also crippling to friends and relatives. Mother and father, siblings, kids, and many others often watch from […]
