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What You Should Do if You Need Opioid Detox

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 16, 2022 Updated: January 23, 2023 Opioid addiction carries a high risk of overdose. If a person stops using, opioid withdrawal symptoms may be severe and cause potentially dangerous complications. Fortunately, treatment is possible. Enrolling in an opioid detox and addiction…

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Opioids’ Effect on the Heart

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 19, 2022 Updated: August 25, 2022 A frightening trend is worrying medical professionals regarding individuals addicted to opioids: a dangerous heart infection called infective endocarditis, as well as other drug abuse-related heart infections, is on the rise. Prescription and synthetic opioid abuse,…

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Everything You Need to Know About Opioid Use Disorder

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 5, 2022 Updated: July 8, 2022 Opioids are a type of narcotic that is highly addictive. This class of drugs includes pain relievers, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, and fentanyl, as well as illicit drugs like heroin. While prescription opioids are considered…