Opioid
Can You Safely IV Zubsolv Or Suboxone?
Zubsolv and Suboxone are two medications commonly used in the treatment of opioid dependence and some people wonder if you can You safely IV zubsolv Or suboxone?
National Opioid Awareness Day – September 21, 2022
September 21 was established as National Opioid Awareness Day to help spread awareness of America’s opioid crisis and bring focus to overdose prevention strategies. It’s also a day for remembering the almost 1 million Americans who have died from an opioid overdose since 1999 and honoring the grief felt by their families and friends. National […]
Effects & Dangers Of Purple Heroin
Heroin is among the most dangerous drugs in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 13,000 Americans died from heroin-related drug overdoses in 2020. Recently, a new drug called purple heroin (or “purp”) has started appearing on the illegal drug market. Compared to regular heroin, purple heroin poses even […]
What Is Tranq Dope?
“Tranq dope” is a street name for opioids laced with xylazine, an animal tranquilizer. If someone is mixing xylazine with an opioid, it’s usually with heroin or fentanyl. “Tranq dope” or just “tranq” can also refer to xylazine by itself. Why Do People Use Tranq Dope? As a tranquilizer, xylazine produces a strong sedative effect. […]
Current Opioid Epidemic Statistics In Massachusetts
How Many People Died From Opioid Overdoses In Massachusetts This Year?
What Does Fentanyl Look Like?
Illicit fentanyl may look like a clear liquid or a powder that could be either light-brown or off-white. When fentanyl is mixed with other drugs, it can be difficult to identify. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that treats severe pain. Like other opioids, it provides pain relief by attaching to your body’s opioid receptors. […]
The Opioid Crisis In Massachusetts
Since the late 1990s, opioid painkillers (such as OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percocet) have surged in popularity. These drugs pose a high risk of abuse, addiction, and overdose. The rise in opioid use (also called the “opioid crisis” or “opioid epidemic”) has devastated the entire country. However, it’s been particularly problematic for certain states, including Massachusetts. […]
What Is Dose Dumping?
Have you ever taken a prescription drug labeled “extended-release?” Unlike an immediate-release drug, an extended-release drug has a slow drug release rate. That means it enters your system gradually throughout the day, which reduces the risk of overdose and allows you to take the drug less frequently. The most common types of extended-release drugs are […]
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