Possession of Prescription Drugs Not Prescribed to You: Consequences
If your loved one complains about having back pain or insomnia, you might think nothing about offering them one of […]
Opioids
Tramadol Addiction
Tramadol, sold under the brand name Ultram, is an opioid pain medication intended for short-term use. In 2014, the FDA
Tennessee’s Good Samaritan Law
Like other U.S. states, Tennessee has passed a Good Samaritan law that protects people from potential legal repercussions of helping
Accidental Drug Overdose Statistics
America’s drug abuse epidemic continues to worsen, affecting every state. Drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl are highly addictive and
What Is Mania?
Mania is a condition characterized by hyperactivity, abnormally high excitement and unrealistic thoughts. While mania can feel good and even
New Technology Claims to Automatically Reverse Opioid Overdose
Drug addiction kills—sometimes from long-term effects on physical health, and sometimes immediately. From April 2020 to April 2021, over 100,000
Heroin Withdrawal
Not too many decades ago, the best-known “treatment” for heroin withdrawal was toughing it out “cold turkey”—which, in stereotypical media
Experts Warn Against Dangers of Opioids for COVID Long Haulers
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In recent months, COVID has drawn another
Why is Fentanyl So Addictive?
Fentanyl is a rising epidemic in Tennessee – this highly addictive drug is the leading cause of overdose deaths in
Medication-Assisted Treatment: What You Should Know
Opioid addiction significantly changes the brain. If a person has become dependent on these drugs, they may experience severe cravings