Articles about Opioid Abuse and Treatment
Many people have misconceptions about medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This treatment combines medications with therapy to treat severe addictions such as opioid abuse and chronic alcoholism. Bringing some common myths about MAT to light helps people be more informed about and comfortable with the treatment. Myth #1. Medication-Assisted Treatment Replaces One Addiction for Another Even though … Read more
Substance use disorder (SUD) is unfortunately prevalent in the U.S. today. Among the more severe addictions is heroin overuse. People who repeatedly use heroin may quickly develop a tolerance and strong physical dependence on this drug. Quitting heroin on one’s own can be difficult, even dangerous. Severe withdrawal symptoms may require medical monitoring and intervention. … Read more
Do you know which opioid drug poses the most deadly threat to society these days? If you have been reading the news recently, you’ve probably heard of fentanyl. This is likely because, tragically, overdose deaths among young people caused by this drug have made headlines again and again. What is fentanyl? Why is it so … Read more
Mental health conditions such as depression often co-occur among individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), especially those with opioid use disorder. Co-occurring mental health conditions and opioid addiction may both increase the risk of suicidal behaviors. Health professionals at Laguna Shores Recovery Center can help reduce the risk of self-harm caused by addiction. Understanding Addiction … Read more
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, rehab can be one of the best choices you can make. A rehabilitation clinic works to give you the tools to overcome addiction, to build new healthy behaviors, and to build a new life for yourself without drugs and alcohol. The thing … Read more
Over 2 million Americans are addicted to an opioid drug, ranging from heroin to prescription medication. The opioid crisis has slowed down since its peak, but opioid addictions still ravage the lives of millions of Americans every year. And, many of those people aren’t criminals, they have houses, they have jobs, families, and outwardly good … Read more
