Painkiller addiction is a rapidly growing concern in the United States. The CDC reports that overdose deaths involving prescription opioids increased by over 16% from 2019 to 2020, accounting for nearly 18% of all opioid overdose deaths. In 2020, there were over 16,000 deaths from opioid overdoses involving prescription opioids, for an average of 44…
Methadone is a synthetic opioid used to help manage the symptoms of deadly opioid addictions. It can be used to treat pain, no matter how severe, or as part of a recovery program to help patients overcome their addiction to opioids. Methadone can be an excellent treatment option, but it’s not for everyone. Knowing…
Depression is a mental disorder that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, affects approximately 16.1 million people, or 6.7% of all adults in the United States. In addition to being highly prevalent, depression is also difficult to treat and manage. In order to treat depression, many people turn to medications like opioids for…
Opioid abuse has become more widely recognized and understood in light of the epidemic in the United States. Keeping that in mind, we have not yet been successful in lessening the number of opiate-related deaths in America. The side effects of opioid abuse, the long-term effects of opioid abuse, risks of overdose and relapse, and…
