An intro to opiates vs. opioids with an explanation about why they are so addictive. ...
How to Help Someone Addicted to Opiates
To help someone quit opiates, you need to understand the mechanics of addiction. We cover the basics here. ...
Detox From Opiates
Detox from opiates is best managed with medical help. Learn about the medications and treatments that make the process h ...
How to Help a Painkiller Addict
A practical guide on how to help a loved one who is dealing with painkiller addiction here. ...
Are Doctors Just Legal Drug Dealers? What They Don’t Want You to Know About the Opiate Epidemic
A look at the opioid epidemic and “accidental addiction” with a call to action to stop over-prescription of pain med ...
Can you get addicted to opiates?
Yes, you can get addicted to opiates. An in-depth look at opiate drugs, their addiction potential, and ways to avoid it. ...
The face of opioid pill addiction: Who uses painkillers? (INFOGRAPHIC)
A graphic display of the statistics showing who uses prescription opioid pills in the U.S. Find out the details about th ...
The Future of America’s Opiate Crisis: 8 Ways to Address the Problem
How did we get here? Where will the opiate crisis likely lead? Here, we review what government can do to reduce and com ...
Medication therapy for managing chronic pain: The good, the bad, and the ugly
A review of the PROs and CONs of using medications for managing chronic pain. More from physician, Dr. Michael H. Lowens ...
Medications for opiate and opioid addiction (INFOGRAPHIC)
Medications can treat opiate addiction or opioid addiction. So why are they underused? We explore in this infographic. A ...