Articles for Tag: "opioid"

How to help a loved one with opioid addiction 
How to help a loved one with opioid addiction
A psychotherapist discusses what she’s seen.
Why more Americans are feeling the pain 
Why more Americans are feeling the pain
The CDC reports severe joint pain is on the rise. And the problem is expected to get worse. Learn why.
Why more Americans are feeling the pain 
Why more Americans are feeling the pain
The CDC reports severe joint pain is on the rise. And the problem is expected to get worse. Learn why.
Doc Blog: Preventing opioid medication abuse 
Doc Blog: Preventing opioid medication abuse
The significant detrimental side effects create many preventable tragedies. So what can we do?
Addicts getting high on anti-diarrhea drug Imodium 
Addicts getting high on anti-diarrhea drug Imodium
It’s easier to get and less costly than opioids, but abuse is causing overdoses and deaths. Find out more.
Are opioids being overprescribed? 
Are opioids being overprescribed?
The CDC has issued new recommendations to help curtail overuse and abuse.
Narcan kits help save lives after heroin overdose 
Narcan kits help save lives after heroin overdose
Thousands suffering from addiction are alive today because friends and family members used the emergency treatment.