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Opioid Relapse Prevention Strategies
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Opioid Relapse Prevention

Prescription narcotics are extremely dangerous. As more overdose deaths are linked to prescription opioids, many individuals and families search for relief. Millions of Americans are battling substance abuse, with a large percentage facing opioid…
AspenRidge Recovery Vs. Other Treatment Centers
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Opioid Addiction Symptoms

Opioid addiction symptoms are presented by individuals who struggle with Opioid Use Disorder. The potency of opioids comes from the fact that they bind to preexisting receptor sites in the brain. Endorphins are naturally occurring substances…
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms | Aspenridge Recovery
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Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

Most people are aware that the United States faces an opioid crisis. However, many do not know the exact details of dealing with it. What happens if you are the one in the middle of opioid addiction? How hard is it to come off opioids, and what…
Opioid Addiction Treatment | Aspenridge
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Opioid Addiction Treatment

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic disorder that develops from opioid dependency. OUD is a concerning issue in the United States, affecting millions of people. A total of 3 million Americans and 16 million people worldwide have experienced…
How To Prevent Opioid Abuse | Aspenridge Colorado
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How to Prevent Opioid Abuse

Despite educational materials highlighting the dangers of prescription narcotics, millions of Americans discover first-hand the perils of opioid abuse. Researchers and drug addiction experts continue to focus on soaring overdose rates attributed…
Signs Of Opioid Addiction | Aspenridge Recovery
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Signs of Opioid Addiction

The prescription says to take one or two tablets every six hours or as needed for pain. You’re not sure, but you feel that maybe you’re crossing the line into chemical dependency. Are there signs of opioid addiction? Most importantly, what…
Opiate Replacement Therapy Mat
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Opioid Replacement Therapy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the current rise in prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction is considered a nationwide epidemic. In 2019, an estimated 10.1 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids in…
What Is Nss 2 Bridge
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NSS-2 Bridge

The Bridge (NSS-2 Bridge) appears small but has huge potential for helping fight the opioid crisis in America. The NSS-2 Bridge is an innovative device recently approved by the FDA to aid in opioid withdrawal pain. It is appears not much…
Side Effects Of Heroin Addiction
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Side Effects of Heroin

All opiates or opioids are made from substances derived from the poppy plant. This includes heroin, opium, morphine, OxyContin and all the others. Heroin comes in many forms and is one of the world's most deadliest drugs. In 2019, there were…
How High Do You Get With Vicodin
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Does Vicodin Get You High?

Vicodin is the brand name of the drug hydrocodone, a potent opioid painkiller that is usually prescribed to treat moderate or severe pain. Made from a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen, which is a non-narcotic, over-the-counter pain…