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Fentanyl

The dangers of fentanyl

What Does Fentanyl Addiction Look Like? Recognizing the Struggle

Blog It is essential to be aware of the signs and consequences that come with abusing a powerful synthetic opioid such as fentanyl, in order to understand its devastating effects on individuals and their families. By gaining an understanding of what addiction looks like for this substance, how severe withdrawal can become when misused, and […]

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Should Fentanyl be classified as a weapon

Examining the Pros and Cons of Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Terror

Blog In the wake of COVID-19, a different epidemic has been ravaging the United States. The opioid crisis has claimed far too many lives and destroyed countless families over the past few years. A major contributing factor is the increased prevalence of fentanyl, a powerful opioid typically prescribed as a form of pain medication. The

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Help prevent overdoses

Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions to Prevent Opioid Overdoses

Blog Opioids are pain relievers that bind to specific receptors in the brain, dulling pain and causing many people to experience euphoria and other pleasant sensations. Some opioids are prescribed for medical purposes, while others—like heroin—are illegal to use or possess. No matter which type you use, taking high doses or mixing opioids with other

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Covid related Opioid deaths

Massachusetts Opioid Overdose Deaths Have Risen During COVID-19 Pandemic

Blog Physical, phycological, and economic factors are causing significant damage among the addiction treatment community. New data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) published in late November 2020 confirmed what many addiction treatment specialists had feared – an uptick in opioid-related overdose deaths after three straight years of declining fatalities. According to the

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