It is estimated that Americans consume about 80% of the world’s supply of opiates. Shocking as that may be, abuse of prescription opiates has become a real problem with far-reaching mental, physical and social effects. Opiate addiction can occur when this class of drugs is consumed in copious doses and for prolonged periods of time. Opiate drugs are commonly prescribed to individuals suffering from extreme pain. They work by directly binding to the receptors in the brain, res

Substance abuse is a global problem. It is an affliction that has claimed many victims. Addiction recovery is a lengthy process that requires more than just mental toughness and plain old dedication. The journey to staying clean is full of setbacks and pitfalls which if not overcome, often leads to a relapse. Staying clean is a lifelong commitment. Addiction recovery is tough and should always be undertaken through a rehabilitation facility. The healing process is made possib

Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention recently announced $40 million through the end of FY 2019 to fight heroin and opioid addiction in the state. The funds come from both the state and federal governments and will be used to continue and augment the struggle against prescription and illicit opioid abuse in Maryland. One quote in particular from the news release caught our atten

Opiate addiction has in recent years emerged as a topic of major concern in the United States. With prescription opiate painkiller addiction being perhaps one of the biggest drug problems today, there is major concern surrounding the issue of opiate medications and their subsequent effects. So who exactly uses opiates and why are opiate prescriptions everyone’s problem? Who forms the bulk of opiate users? Medical opioids are prescribed for the management of pain, which can be