The Dangers of Fentanyl are Worse Than Heroin The dangers of fentanyl stem from its origin as an opioid drug, a synthetic substance based on the natural compound morphine. Other opioids include heroin and prescription narcotic painkillers like hydromorphone, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. Legal, prescription opioids like fentanyl are used most often to manage pain. Most…
Binge drinking is common among high school and college students. It refers to consuming alcohol to the point of oblivion. The amount of alcohol taken produces blood alcohol levels that are beyond the required driving limit. This may lead to passing out, poor judgment, or dizziness. Some of the dangers of binge drinking include: Miscarriages…
f you’re someone who’s struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression as well as having an addiction, you may have co-occurring disorders. Many people don’t realize it, but most people with an addiction also have an underlying mental illness. Mental illness is one of the leading reasons as to why people begin abusing drugs or…
Coping with the reality of heroin overdose symptoms is something to prepare for in advance by learning what the heroin overdose signs are. Heroin is one of the most common opiates of abuse in the world, and a single-use typically causes severe addiction or death without immediate heroin overdose treatment. Some symptoms will be visibly…
Substance abuse counseling can help individuals who are dealing with difficult issues. For example, you may have an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Treatment for this includes addressing physical, psychological, and social imbalances. Sunstone Recovery offers you a chance to learn better skills to help you stop the cycle of drinking or drug use. We…
If you or a loved one has an opioid use disorder, you may be looking for opioid addiction treatment in Massachusetts. Rockland Recovery Treatment Centers has highly trained and licensed therapists and other staff members dedicated to a full recovery for every client we help. Our sober living program helps those with alcohol or substance use…
The road to recovery starts with finding the right place to go for treatment for substance use disorder. Here is where Rockland Recovery Sober Living is on the right track. We offer a residential facility where adult men and women can go to live and recover from drugs or alcohol in a safe and economical…
The world around you is difficult at best. You look everywhere to see news reports of deaths and the number of people at risk of COVID-19. You also hear the professionals stating that everyone needs to stay at home, indoors, away from everyone else, and alone. You’re scared. You’re also feeling depression symptoms rise. If…
For years, societies around the world have demonized marijuana. It’s been called a gateway drug. But as of late, we’ve seen Canada and many states in the United States legalize marijuana. It might make you wonder, is marijuana a gateway drug? Or have recent events changed that? Your child has grown up in a time…
Have you or someone you love been displaying signs of codependency? Codependency is something many people have, but they don’t realize it. Additionally, for some, codependency can take over their life to the point of not being able to function normally. Codependency can develop in many forms, but the result is the same. Unfortunately, you don’t realize how…