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What Is Polysubstance Use? Polydrug use involves the consumption of more than one drug at once. Although polysubstance misuse often refers to Misuse of multiple illicit drugs, it’s also inclusive of prescription medications used in nonmedical circumstances. Polysubstance misuse may also be referred to as: polysubstance abuse and polysubstance addiction In some instances, those on […]

There’s no question that substance use is widespread in the US. Per 2013-2015 data from NIDA’s National Survey of Drug Use and Health, 65.7 percent of individuals 12 and older used alcohol the prior year, 13.5 percent used marijuana or hashish, and 17.8 percent reported using illicit drugs. In their lifetime, 81 percent of those […]

Heroin vs Fentanyl: Uses & Classifications Heroin and fentanyl are both opioid drugs that bind to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain sensations and elevating pleasure and relaxation. Both are extremely potent, fast-acting, and can be lethal in as little as one dose. Heroin is derived from morphine, which is a natural substance that […]

OxyContin and oxycodone are both analgesics (pain-relieving medications) that belong to the class of opiate or narcotic drugs. Opioid drugs are either manufactured directly opiate substances extracted from the poppy plant or synthetic derivatives of them. many of the commonly prescribed narcotic pain medications are classified as Schedule II controlled substances by the United States […]

Suboxone is a sublingual (taken under the tongue) film that is used daily to treat opioid addiction.1 While it’s possible, a Suboxone overdose is exceedingly rare.2 Keep reading to learn more about Suboxone, including its uses, how much Suboxone is too much, the Suboxone ceiling effect, and how to find effective Suboxone treatment near you. What […]

According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 2.6 million Americans 12 years old or older misused oxycodone products in the past year, making it the 2nd-most misused pain reliever behind hydrocodone.1 In this article, we will explore the risks of misusing oxycodone, how to respond in the event of an […]

What is Fentanyl Withdrawal? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but up to 100 times more potent.1 Prescribed to treat severe pain—such as that experienced immediately following surgery—fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are also manufactured and used illicitly.1 Fentanyl can be highly addictive due to its potency.1 It is among the most […]

Suboxone Usage Buprenorphine is itself a semisynthetic opioid that is much less potent than other common drugs of the same class, such as heroin and Vicodin.1 Taking buprenorphine allows individuals addicted to these other drugs to avoid the intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms that make quitting opiates so difficult. At the same time, buprenorphine does […]

Heroin, a powerful opioid similar to morphine, has a long history in the U.S., and is currently a Schedule I drug on the nation’s list of controlled substances. This means that it is completely illegal, and there are no medical uses for it. There is a very long list of slang terms for heroin and […]

Pregnancy and Opioid Abuse It has been estimated that maternal opioid overdose rates have grown dramatically from 1996 to 2014, showing a 4-fold increase during that time. Approximately 6.5 of every 1,000 births involve a mother with an opioid use disorder.1 This trend of opioid use among pregnant women is distressing for many reasons. Opioid […]