What To Do When A Loved One Has An Opiate Addiction
Opiates refer to natural forms of opioids, such as heroin, morphine, and codeine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 40 deaths a day can be attributed to opioid overdose. If your loved one is exhibiting changes in appearance, personality, and behavior, and you suspect it may have something to do with […]
How can an opiate addiction cause long-term damage to the body?
Opioids are a class of drugs that are commonly prescribed by doctors to treat pain. If the patient follows the doctor’s orders, getting addicted to opioids may be avoided, along with its negative effects. However, a quarter of patients who are prescribed opiates do end up misusing them, which can cause them to become addicted. […]