
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…

What are the Most Common Fentanyl Side Effects in Women?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is 100 times more potent than morphine. It is often administered to patients before or after surgery to people in extreme amounts of pain, and those with a high tolerance to other opioids. Fentanyl is…

Adderall vs Vyvanse
Do you know the difference between Adderall vs. Vyvanse? Both of these amphetamines are stimulants that increase the level of transmitters that travel to your brain. Doctors typically prescribe either if you have been diagnosed with attention…

Heroin Overdose Symptoms You Need to Know
If you or a loved one is using heroin, it is important to understand what the common heroin overdose symptoms are. Almost 1,000,000 Americans reported that they used heroin in 2016, and each year these numbers continue to rise. However, help…

Are Suicide and Drug Overdoses More Connected Than We Think?
Drug overdoses and suicide are both among the leading causes of death in the United States. As of late 2017, overdoses have been identified as the top killer of Americans under the age of 50. Suicide is not far behind, either, ranking in at…

Observing International Overdose Awareness Day in Colorado
Every 14 minutes, somebody somewhere dies of a drug overdose.
For the past 16 years, every August 31 has been recognized as a day to publicly honor and remember any loved ones who were stolen by the devastating disease of addiction—International…