Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 11, 2023 Updated: March 16, 2023 Heroin addiction is a dangerous condition affecting millions in the U.S. annually. While some individuals may try heroin without becoming addicted, the risk of developing a substance use disorder is alarmingly high. Understanding how addictive…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 21, 2023 Updated: March 7, 2023 Thousands of people in the U.S. undergo surgery or sustain severe injuries yearly. Treatment for these issues often involves prescription medication, as over-the-counter pain relievers are typically not strong enough to ease debilitating discomfort. Hydrocodone…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 7, 2023 Updated: January 24, 2023 Heroin use creates mental and physical bonds that can be difficult for a person to break. A person may have the willpower to pull it off, but recovering from heroin addiction often takes more than…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 30, 2022 Updated: January 23, 2023 For those who need treatment for a heroin use disorder, detox is often the first step. During detox, harmful chemicals and toxins in opioids leave the body. However, without professional care at a rehab center,…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 22, 2022 Updated: December 2, 2022 The signs of painkiller abuse can be difficult to spot. That’s because painkiller abuse often starts as a legitimate medical need. But as tolerance builds and more pills are required to achieve the same effect,…
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…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 8, 2022 Updated: December 2, 2022 Opioids are a class of drugs that are typically used to relieve pain. They work by binding to certain receptors in the brain and reducing the perception of pain. Opioids can be either natural or…
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,…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 1, 2022 Updated: July 26, 2022 Statistics on overdose deaths have been trending upward in recent years, but it is now estimated that over 100,000 people die of drug overdoses each year. It has reached a point now that some dentists…
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…