Nitazenes: Synthetic Opioid
Originally developed decades ago but never approved for medical use, nitazenes have resurfaced in street drug markets, often unknowingly
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A Circus on Fire: Unhealthy Work Cultures in Addiction Treatment Facilities
Leadership may prioritize census numbers or cost-cutting over quality care. Staff may feel unsupported, undervalued, or pressured.
Guns and Opiates
Guns and Opiates: When “Things” Become Symbols We live in a time when opinions about nearly everything are polarized—especially when it comes to topics like …
Got Narcan? You Should.
Narcan: The Life-Saving Medication Everyone Should Carry In the midst of an ongoing opioid crisis, one simple tool has emerged as a powerful force for …
The Misguided Priorities of U.S. Drug Policy
The Misguided Priorities of U.S. Drug Policy: Focusing on Marijuana While Ignoring Deadly Substances In the United States, the allocation of resources toward marijuana arrests …
Addiction Gods? Big Tobacco, Hyper-Palatability Food, Opiates, and Social Media Brain-Altering Algorithms
In the labyrinthine world of modern influence, there exists a dark underbelly where certain entities wield their power with intentionality and precision. This intentional influence …
What is Narcan?
Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Opioids are a class of drugs that include …
Opiate Addiction: Detox and Withdrawal
Opiate Addiction: Detox and Withdrawal Today, opiate addiction is all too common. Both prescription and nonprescription sources, such as online or through unregistered merchants, have …
Opiate Addiction and the Brain
Opiate Addiction and the Brain As human beings we have a long history of using opiates, such as morphine. And if a person gains unlimited …
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