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.…
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…
Opioid addiction is a significant and pernicious threat to public health, one that has skyrocketed in intensity over the past several years. Thousands of people struggle with opioid addiction each year, resulting in devastating effects for those experiencing addiction and their loved ones. However, opioid addiction is very much treatable. Drug rehab services offer the…