Category Archives: Opiate Addiction

  • Who Does Opioid Addiction Affect?
    Monday, February 1st, 2021

    Who Does Opioid Addiction Affect?

    Opioid addiction affects millions of Americans and their families. No one is exempt from this public health issue – it impacts people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and professions. Even though there hasn’t been as much attention toward America’s...
  • How to Tell if Someone is Abusing Oxycodone
    Monday, October 5th, 2020

    How to Tell if Someone is Abusing Oxycodone

    Oxycodone is a powerful painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is the main ingredient found in many commonly abused brand-name painkillers like OxyContin and Percocet. While there is a use for this drug, it’s also addictive...
  • Better Safe Than Sorry: Am I Getting Addicted to Painkillers?
    Friday, June 21st, 2019

    Better Safe Than Sorry: Am I Getting Addicted to Painkillers?

    We all have that pain that just won’t go away. Maybe it’s from an injury that continues to get worse, or from a recent surgery causing residual pain. Sometimes, after a surgery or procedure, our doctors prescribe medications to help...