Long-Term Effects of Prescription Painkiller Abuse
If you have ever dealt with intense chronic pain after an injury or surgery, you know that over-the-counter pain relievers may not provide relief. Prescription painkillers may be the only solution that works for severe pain. However, you must use them with caution as they can be highly addictive. On top of that, they can […]
5 Signs of Opioid Use Disorder
Ohio has seen an alarming increase in the number of opioid overdoses, prompting the need for heightened awareness of the signs of opioid use disorder. If you can recognize opioid use disorder symptoms early on, you may be able to save someone’s life by getting them help before their addiction turns fatal. If you spot […]
What Drugs Are Classed as Opioids?
Opioid addiction in America has increased over the past few years as more and more Americans have begun to struggle with a dependency on prescription medications. Even worse, when some people get cut off from their prescription opioids, they turn to heroin to get the same high. With the switch to heroin comes the risk […]
