Opioids

Pain management in addiction recovery is an important topic—do you take what’s prescribed or opt for an alternative? Learn more about pain management here.

The amount of people who are addicted to prescription painkillers continues to grow, with an estimated 2.1 million people currently misusing opioids in the United States. And for many, the transition from prescription drug misuse to heroin addiction is an easy one.

Learning how to administer Narcan spray can help save a life. Read what naloxone is, how to get Narcan, and how to use it in an emergency.

The opioid epidemic and crisis keeps getting worse – but what are doctors doing about the problem? Learn how new guidelines are cracking down on prescription abuse.

MAT can be a life-saving tool to support the treatment of opioid or alcohol addiction. Learn which medication is right for you.

Opioid and heroin cravings can be challenging to overcome but with the right support, you can learn to live a fulfilling life in recovery.

Fentanyl is one of the most powerful and deadly substances of the opioid class and has been linked to numerous fatal overdoses in recent years. Read on to learn more about fentanyl addiction, the side effects of fentanyl, and the possibility of a fentanyl overdose.

Candy shares the ups and downs of her child's struggle with addiction nearly 20 years ago. The mother of 3 reflects on her life back then and how it has changed today.

Recognizing the signs of heroin addiction is not always easy. These are some red flags to look out for.

The opioid epidemic affects about 2 million people in the United States. Here's how some states are using buprenorphine to help save the lives of those affected by opioid addiction.

Opioids and car accidents may be more connected than we think. Learn how prescription medications could be leading to a spike in deadly car accidents.

Alcohol and drug addiction affect over 23.5 million Americans. Learn which states have been impacted most.