After the death of Prince, the media’s attention turned to the abuse of opioids and opiate-based drugs. Preliminary tests show that he overdosed on an opioid-based substance, which lead to his death. His high profile demise and its likely cause have highlighted opioids and the large problem of opioid abuse — a global problem, according […]
Archives for June 2016
Fentanyl: Why You Should Be Terrified
Each opioid prescription pain medication from a long list of many has the potential to become addictive. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 78 people in the United States die every day from opioid addiction. In 2015, 253 overdosed on Fentanyl in the state of New Hampshire alone . Fentanyl can kill users, which […]
The Five Most Dangerous Misconceptions About Prescription Drugs
When it comes to prescription drugs, you need to be fully informed as ignorance is definitely not bliss. As a parent, you want to avoid potential health hazards so that you can protect you and your teen. Avoid these misconceptions to keep your prescription use safe and effective. 1. Doctors prescribe prescription drugs so they […]
Parents: Your Teen’s Friendly Neighborhood Drug Dealer
As the number one cause of accidental death in the nation, drug overdoses might often be due to the easy access that many adolescents have to their parents’ medicine cabinet. Many of the drugs include opioid-based prescriptions. Instead of looking for street drugs, teens pilfer their parents’ medicine cabinet. An Overview of Opioids Narcotics, including […]