Fentanyl abuse

Dangers of Fentanyl Abuse

Addiction Education, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Opioid / OpiatesBy Coalition Recovery

The U.S. is currently in the middle of an opioid epidemic, and this class of drugs includes both prescription pain medications and illegal substances like heroin. However, there’s one type of opioid that’s both — pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s typically prescribed for extreme pain from cancer, as it’s up to 100 times…

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How Opioid Addiction Starts

Addiction Education, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment Programs, Opioid / OpiatesBy Coalition Recovery

Opioid addiction claims the lives of thousands of people every year. There are many side effects associated with using opioids recreationally or counter to a physician’s instructions. We hope that by understanding how opioids affect your brain and body, you can prevent addiction for yourself or someone you love. If you need help, you can turn…