Understanding the Impact of Stigma on Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a complex illness that can affect anyone regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. However, when it comes to addiction recovery, the stigma surrounding substance use can be one of the most significant barriers to success.

Fentanyl Addiction: Impact on Your Life and How to Achieve a Successful Recovery

A Brief History of Fentanyl Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, was initially designed for pain management during treatments for cancer patients in 1959 and introduced into treatment programs in 1960. In 1970, fentanyl was classified as a Schedule II narcotic under the United States Controlled Substances … Read more

On The Rise: Synthetic Opioids

Besides the 350,831 individuals who passed away directly from the coronavirus in the year 2020, the stress and disruptions that resulted from COVID-19 contributed to several additional fatalities. In 2020, preventable drug overdose fatalities increased by 34.4 percent from 62,172 in the year 2019. Roughly … Read more

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