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Why Is It Dangerous to Mix Opiates and Alcohol?

Combining alcohol with any strong prescription medicine is dangerous. Most of these medications carry a warning stating they should not be used along with alcohol, but users often disregard these warnings. Alcohol consumption alone can result in serious side effects. However, it can also worsen the side effects of other substances including prescription medications. Opiates…

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What Is Delirium Tremens?

Many people who have an alcohol use disorder experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking or reduce their consumption. These symptoms include hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Some people who drink heavily for extended periods experience a severe form of withdrawal known as delirium tremens, DTs or withdrawal delirium. About one in 20 individuals going through…

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Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Charges

One of the world’s largest producers of several opioid medications, Purdue Pharma, pleaded guilty to wrongful promotion of dangerous medications to physicians dating back to 1996. The settlement is for $8 billion but comes way too late to save the many lives of those who overdosed or those who are addicted to these dangerous medications,…

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What Are the Dangers of Snorting or Injecting OxyContin?

OxyContin is a powerful pain medication that falls into the category of opioids. It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. In its generic form, it is known as oxycodone. One of the main ingredients is thebaine which is an organic chemical found in opium. The effects of OxyContin last for up…

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The Ultimate 2022 Opioid Comparison Guide

Every day, 41 people die from an opioid overdose. The dangers of opioid addiction have nearly doubled in the last ten years. Read our opioid comparison of the 13 most common opioids and their individual characteristics. Opioid Overdose and Death Rates In 2016, 62 people per 100,000 visited the emergency room because of an opioid…

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How to Have A Sober Halloween

If you’re newly sober, enjoying a sober Halloween can be difficult. While children focus on costumes and candy at this time of year, many adults attend parties where alcohol is being served copiously. Even with COVID-19 being a factor this year, some people are likely to have gatherings.  For people in recovery from alcohol use…

Opioid Users: the Latest COVID-19 Group at Risk

A new study shows that opioid users are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized or die after COVID-19 infection, even if it isn’t smoked. Keep reading to learn more. Just three weeks ago, among another wave of coronavirus cases, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified a new group of coronavirus high-risk patients: those…

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Discussing the Dangers of Alcohol Misuse with Your College-Aged Child

There’s lots of uncertainty surrounding the fall semester because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With all that’s happening, you may not be thinking about your child’s alcohol consumption. However, it’s important to remember that many college students are seeing the new semester as an opportunity to have new experiences. They want to make friends and enjoy…

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How to Help a Drug Addict Who Doesn’t Want Help

It’s difficult to watch a loved one battling with addiction especially when they keep telling you they don’t have a problem or they refuse to talk to a professional. So then the question; “how to help a drug addict who doesn’t want help?” You may think that forcibly taking them to rehab or constantly bringing…