Jan 17, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Opioid effects on the brain are well-known today, as are how addicting these drugs can be. Despite this, millions of people continue to abuse opioids every day. The calming and euphoric effects opioids produce are very addicting, and people with depression or other...
Jul 1, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Detox Center, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
People across the country and here in New Hampshire struggle with opioid use every day. The country is amid an opioid crisis, as opioids become stronger and more lethal. For many, opioid addiction develops from prescription opioid use for chronic pain,...
Jun 29, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Detox Center, Opioid Addiction Treatment
Over the last several years, much has been reported about the opioid crisis. The terms ‘opiate’ and ‘opioid’ are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. What is an opioid? What is an opiate? What is the difference? Understanding the differences and...
May 23, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
The news media often speaks of the ‘opioid crisis’ in America, considered one of the most significant public health emergencies currently facing our society. However, what is the connection between opioid medicines prescribed by a physician and the heartbreaking...
May 16, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Deciding if it is time to get help for opioid use can be challenging. How do you know if you need treatment? What kind of treatment do you need? How long will it take? It is normal and reasonable to have lots of questions about the process and whether or not it is...
