OPIOID OVERDOSE AND NALOXONE
June 24, 2018
In April of 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a national advisory encouraging more people to carry naloxone, a drug used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose. Naloxone, which comes in both
In April of 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a national advisory encouraging more people to carry naloxone, a drug used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose. Naloxone, which comes in both
While we often focus on the effects of substance abuse on the person using, it can have just as great an impact on their family and friends. This is true in recovery as
When a substance abuse problem seems to have taken over a person’s life, some look to faith for the answer. Alcoholics Anonymous, one of the most well-known support groups, has religion at the
Once dependence on a substance has formed, an attempt to stop using that substance will often result in withdrawal. The severity and length of the withdrawal depends on several factors, including the strength
There are many reasons why someone might put off seeking help with a substance use disorder, such as denial or fear of the stigma, but one aspect that could play an important role
Much like the nature versus nurture debate in psychology, experts are divided on whether addiction is a disease or simply a condition that can be overcome. A growing majority believe that addiction isn’t
In April of 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a national advisory encouraging more people to carry naloxone, a drug used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose. Naloxone, which comes in both
While we often focus on the effects of substance abuse on the person using, it can have just as great an impact on their family and friends. This is true in recovery as
When a substance abuse problem seems to have taken over a person’s life, some look to faith for the answer. Alcoholics Anonymous, one of the most well-known support groups, has religion at the
Once dependence on a substance has formed, an attempt to stop using that substance will often result in withdrawal. The severity and length of the withdrawal depends on several factors, including the strength
There are many reasons why someone might put off seeking help with a substance use disorder, such as denial or fear of the stigma, but one aspect that could play an important role
Much like the nature versus nurture debate in psychology, experts are divided on whether addiction is a disease or simply a condition that can be overcome. A growing majority believe that addiction isn’t
