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What is Methadone? Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to manage pain and, more commonly, to treat opioid use disorders (OUDs).2 It’s regularly employed in medical detox to manage opioid withdrawal and as a maintenance treatment for OUDs.1 When used properly, methadone reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal, blunts the effects of illicit opioids, and […]

It was developed as an alternative to methadone, the longtime go-to drug for treating heroin addiction. Though still opioids, methadone and buprenorphine don’t create the same intense high as illicit and commonly abused prescription opioids. They can therefore reduce or eliminate withdrawal symptoms and cravings, but they aren’t as addictive or generally desirable. According to […]

Percocet is a combination of the semisynthetic opioid oxycodone and the mild analgesic acetaminophen, the active component of Tylenol. It’s used to treat moderate to severe pain on a short-term basis, and it is dispensed in tablet form. The opioid aspect of the drug rapidly produces tolerance. Individuals regularly taking Percocet will need higher and […]

It’s often prescribed to individuals who have just undergone oral surgery or other outpatient procedures, or for those who have chronic pain or back pain. For a time, it was so commonly prescribed that it began to be trafficked in black markets and abused around the globe. People were using it without a prescription for […]

Opioids are a class of drugs often used to relieve pain. “Opioid” is an umbrella term that includes natural opioids, semi-synthetic opioids derived from natural opioids, and synthetic opioids created in a laboratory. Opioid drugs are a group of drugs that includes opiates, which are natural derivatives of the poppy plant. The main difference is […]

Medical professionals often research and warn against the dangers of polydrug use, or the ingestion of more than one type of drug. While polydrug use often centers on substances like alcohol, heroin, cocaine, or marijuana, there is a growing trend of mixing prescription medications for recreational purposes. Some users may attempt to mix opioid painkillers […]

If you or someone you love struggles with opioid misuse, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and signs of opioid overdose, understand opiate overdose treatment, and learn about the potential long-term effects of opioid overdose. What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drug that includes illegal substances like heroin, and legal painkillers—oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone […]

Some of the reported physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms of Suboxone abuse include: Impaired coordination Slurred speech Itching Inability to think clearly Lying to doctors to get Suboxone Doctor shopping to get extra Suboxone Suboxone abuse causes withdrawal symptoms to emerge when a person stops abusing this drug or significantly reduces their regular intake level. […]

Somewhere between 26.4 and 36 million people around the world abuse opioids, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Drug Report 2012. About 7,000 tons of opium were produced globally. Of the over 2 million people thought to be using substances, such as heroin and opioid pain relievers, all are at […]

Opioids are common forms of drugs. They are used for pain relief and often prescribed by doctors. Some include oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine. Heroin is one type of opiate that is illegal but its abuse is still rampant. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported 78 Americans died on a daily basis from […]