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National opioid deaths dropped in 2023 for the first time in years, but challenges remain. Is this a turning point, or is the opioid crisis far from over?

Learn about the FDA-approved nalmefene auto-injector for opioid overdose treatment, its long-lasting effects, and how it compares to naloxone in emergency use.

Understand New Jersey's efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, addressing both urban and rural challenges across the state.

Explore how workplace injuries contribute to opioid use disorder (OUD) and learn ways employers can help protect workers and promote recovery.

Discover why xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, is so dangerous on the illicit drug market, its side effects, challenges with misuse, & harm reduction measures.

Find out how the BARC-10 assessment is used in SUD recovery. Understand its questions, score interpretation, and how it enhances self-reflection for treatment.

Understand the impact of missing Suboxone doses. Learn about the dosing, what happens after a day's miss, and the risks of consecutive misses.

Discover the relationship between MAT and Adderall use for ADHD. Understand the risks of addiction and potential interactions.

Learn about oxymorphone, its half-life, detection times, and risks. Minimize addiction risks and understand signs & treatment for oxymorphone use disorder.

Learn about detox drinks and their effectiveness in eliminating drugs before a drug test. Understand their risks & explore solutions for opioid use disorders.

Understand roxies (Roxicodone), a prescription opioid. Learn about misuse signs, addiction risks, withdrawal symptoms, and health consequences.

Discover the benefits and risks of Zubsolv®, a medication used to treat opioid addiction that has the same ingredients as Suboxone®. Learn how the two compare.

Overcome the potential challenges & barriers of in-person treatment for opioid use disorder and get the help you need with telemedicine opioid addiction treatment.

Learn about tapering off, a gradual reduction of drug use, as a safer approach to stopping substance use disorders compared to quitting cold turkey.

Discover the truth about online Suboxone treatment. Understand the differences between reliable providers and potential pitfalls.

While Kratom & CBD are both natural pain relief options, how the two compounds each interact with the body & their ideal use cases differ in distinct ways.

Find out about tianeptine, a substance often found in energy shots & supplements, its dangers, side effects, and the importance of regulation in the US market.

Naloxone quickly reverses the effects of opioids. Knowing how it works & how to administer it safely can be lifesaving for someone experiencing an overdose.

Understand how long hydrocodone stays in your system for drug testing. Learn about addiction signs, risks, and treatment options for informed decision-making.

What buprenorphine medications have you been taking? Find out what different Bupe tablets and films look like with this helpful guide.

There are several types of MAT for opioid use disorder. One treatment is buprenorphine. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fentanyl acts as a strong central nervous system & respiratory depressant. Fentanyl’s effects on the brain are damaging & dangerous. Learn more about fentanyl.

A vaccine for fentanyl is designed to support ongoing treatments for OUD. Having a viable fentanyl vaccine would create antibodies specifically for fentanyl.

Deaths stemming from opioid overdoses are often caused by respiratory failure. Ophelia is helping to make OUD Narcan treatment in New Jersey more accessible.

Is switching to medication for OUD really just replacing one addiction with another?