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Common Opioid Side Effects

Addiction Treatment in California, Opioid Abuse, Opioid AddictionBy New Bridge Foundation®May 12, 2023

Opioids are a category of drugs used to manage pain, but they are also highly addictive. When taken as prescribed, they can be an effective way to manage pain, but long-term opioid abuse can lead to serious side effects. Opioid addiction has become a prevalent problem in America and is currently considered a national emergency.…

When to Seek Out Opioid Treatment Programs

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Opioid Abuse, Prescription Drugs, Substance AbuseBy New Bridge Foundation®May 15, 2022

According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 100,306 Americans died from drug overdoses in the 12 months ending April 2021, representing a 28.5% increase from the same period in the prior year. Provisional data indicate 75,673 overdose deaths were from opioids, up from 56,064. These numbers glaringly show that, despite national efforts…