The opioid crisis that has hit the United States is crippling families across the country on a daily basis. Unless we commit to doing something about this epidemic, families are going to continue to suffer the loss of loved ones due to the addiction of opioids. Research has shown that medication after opioid treatment can …
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Vermont has been one of the hardest hit states when it comes to drug overdoses due to opioids. Lawmakers are currently exploring a variety of different approaches to help control this state wide epidemic, and one set of lawmakers is convinced that an opiate tax could be the answer. What is an Opiate Tax? An …
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As the death toll from heroin use continues to climb, it’s important to understand the long term effects heroin wreaks on the human body. You may be surprised to know that studies have actually shown that heroin causes physical and physiological changes to the human brain, significantly impacting decision making, as well as, the ability …
The Trump administration recently released a new opioid epidemic plan that offers a multi-pronged approach focused on addressing this nationwide crisis head on. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into this new plan and outline how the current administration hopes to enforce some of the new guidelines that may be seen as controversial by some …
Read more White House Releasing Opioid Epidemic Plan to Hopefully Curb Crisis
If you watch the local news in almost any city around the country, you’ll likely hear about local government agencies doing all they can to fight opioid addiction. The CDC estimates that on average 115 people die in the US each day from an opioid overdose. These stark statistics are pushing researchers and medical professionals …
In recent years and months, there has been an increased attention on the use of unconventional drug treatments in the treatment of opioid addiction. Marijuana and kratom have both been credited with helping some individuals recover from life-threatening opioid addiction; however, these controversial treatments may not be entirely effective for most individuals, and potential outcomes …
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Opioid addiction in Michigan has sadly become a rampant, serious problem facing our society today. The data is becoming alarmingly clear that actions need to be taken both collectively and on the individual, local level. If you or someone you know is struggling with opiate addiction, seek professional help immediately. To show you just how …
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A new study shows that genetics could play a large role in determining who could become a victim of opioid abuse. The study was recently published in the Biological Psychiatry journal and analyzed the genetic makeup of over 5,000 Americans who had been exposed to opioids in some form. The study looked at the genetic …
Read more Could Opioid Abuse be Closely Related to Genetics?
