What Does Lean Do to You?
Lean is a drug “cocktail” made of prescription cough medicine, hard candy and a soft drink, usually Sprite. People also call it “purple lean,” “purple drank,” and “sizzurp.”
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Opioid and Opiate Addiction
Understanding the 5 Signs of Valium Abuse
The opioid crisis in America continues to take lives. Read about it today!
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The Opioid Crisis in America
The opioid crisis in America continues to take lives. Read about it today!
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Signs of Heroin Use
Signs of Heroin Use – Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid commonly abused for it’s euphoric and sedative effects. Because of this fact, users face an extremely high potential for abuse, dependence, and addiction.
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Xanax and Hydrocodone: A Dangerous Combination
Xanax and Hydrocodone: A Dangerous Combination – When taking medications, understanding any possible drug interactions is a critical, but often…
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Opioid Addiction Treatment – New Approach for Addiction Free Life
Do you have an addiction to opioids? If so, our Harmony Recovery Center NC team wants you to know that we are available to help you.
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Opioid Use Disorder and Incarceration
Many currently incarcerated people suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). As a society, we incarcerate people based on choices they make. We label a person a “criminal,” and isolate them. We separate criminals from non-criminals. Calling for criminal justice reform runs beyond the scope of this article. However, we sentence people with opioid use disorder to incarceration. We must therefore consider the impact of such measures.
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What Is Opioid Use Disorder?
Understanding “What is Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)?” can be complicated. This is because there’s a lot of wrong information available about opioid use and the opioid crisis.
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Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Medication-Assisted Treatment or MAT is a blend of counseling and medication designed to improve outcomes. MAT has been used for opioid addiction since the 1960s and 70s, beginning first with methadone programs focused primarily on heroin addicts. However, the MAT method has evolved far beyond its humble roots.
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What We Can Learn about Addiction and Depression from Kurt Cobain’s Suicide
On April 5th, 1994, one of the most talented artists of a generation, Kurt Cobain, took his own life. He was at the height of his fame and had reached levels of success most could never dream of
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