Opioids

Ohio vs Opiate Abuse: Stacking the Odds Author: Justin Mckibben Being someone born and raised in the Buckeye State, and a recovering addict/alcoholic from Columbus, Ohio, I am always happy to see change going on back home, and it seems as though the state is taking new action... Learn More

Resurgence in the Heroin Epidemic By Cheryl Steinberg A recent surge in fatal heroin overdoses in a short period of time around Boston has prompted police departments across Massachusetts to educate residents about the resurgence in the heroin epidemic. The month of March isn’t even... Learn More

New Focus on Fatal Fentanyl Outbreak Author: Justin Mckibben This new street form of Fentanyl in Canada according to local authorities is seen as little green pills, but what the unsuspecting addict doesn't see is that Fentanyl is an opiate potent enough to be lethal, and currently... Learn More

Big Pharma Holding Overdose Antidote for Ransom Author: Justin Mckibben For a while now there have been officials waging war on Big Pharma’s pricing policies. Now we see the fight taking on different meaning as congressional leaders shift their focus to a powerful and life-saving drug that... Learn More

Opana Causing HIV Outbreak in Indiana Author: Justin Mckibben Southeastern Indiana has been battling the prescription painkiller problem for some time, and for a second it seemed that heroin was outdoing opioids as the drug of choice and the pill issue was in decline. Then this... Learn More

9 Ways to Fix the Opioid Addiction Crisis By Cheryl Steinberg There are two main schools of thought when it comes to addiction and, especially recovery from addiction. One school is driven by the belief that complete abstinence from mood- and mind-altering substances is essential to recovery –... Learn More

Detox for Oxycodone Addiction Author: Justin Mckibben Oxycodone is the generic name for one of the most prescribed narcotic painkillers, Oxycontin. It is a very strong prescription painkiller that is typically effective in treating moderate to severe pain, but it can have some negative... Learn More

Drug Dangers PSAs Shown in Movie Theaters By Cheryl Steinberg New York State is trying something new when it comes to educating people about the dangers of drug use: it’s releasing Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to be shown in movie theatres across the state. In efforts to... Learn More

Is Meditation the Best Medication for Opiate Addiction? [caption id="attachment_14954" align="aligncenter" width="468" class=" "] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Mindfulness and meditation is an amazing resource for healing on a holistic level,... Learn More

Opiate Epidemic: Yes, It is Still a Thing Author: Justin Mckibben It can be said that the major public health campaign to curb opiate use and abuse has had some success in reducing the number of people who take potentially addictive narcotic painkillers. So the efforts and... Learn More

Could Grateful Dead Guitarist Have Painkiller Problem? [caption id="attachment_14519" align="aligncenter" width="358" class=" "] Photo Via:www.commons.wikimedia.org[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Wait a second, so you’re telling me a member of the Grateful Dead the band did drugs?! That is just too crazy to be true, right? Well either way... Learn More

California Doctor Arrested For Playing with Prescriptions Author: Justin Mckibben Another crooked physician is making headlines this week, and it is bringing more light to the already prevalent painkiller problem. Daniel Chan is a 47 year old California doctor who has been accused of being an illegal... Learn More

Ohio vs Opiate Abuse: Stacking the Odds

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