Opiates are a class of drugs derived from a certain kind of poppy. Opioids, on the other hand, are the larger class of drugs that includes opiates, as well as synthetic opiates and drugs that have the same effect even though they’re made from different things. In this article, we’ll talk about opioids—the entire group…
A sad fact about the drug epidemic is that many people don’t survive their addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), thousands of people die every year from an overdose, and that number is only rising. Overdosing is very dangerous, and sometimes death can’t be avoided, but there are things you can…
Timeout, mom and dad! Stop before you start. The chances of a parent having to help their child through addiction are on the rise. Charlotte is among the cities with the fastest growing number of heroin users age 25 and under. What should parents prepare for? And what actions should they avoid when their child…
We’ve talked about the national addiction epidemic the United States faces. It’s a multifaceted epidemic that includes prescription drug abuse, illicit drug abuse, and even over-the-counter drug abuse. While this alone is a major challenge to overcome, it’s laced with what the National Institute on Drug Abuse calls an inextricable link between HIV and addiction….