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

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

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

Learn how AmeriHealth Caritas PA covers Suboxone and MAT for opioid use disorder, offering holistic treatment options, telehealth support, and naloxone access.

Nitazines are synthetic opioids stronger than fentanyl, posing a serious overdose risk. Learn how they’re entering the drug supply and why detecting them is so difficult.

Find out if Medicaid covers Suboxone® for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, including state-specific eligibility, generic alternatives, and telehealth options.

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 the link between vaping and opioid use disorder (OUD) and how e-cigarette use may impact treatment outcomes and addiction risk.

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?

Understand marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania and its potential benefits for opioid users. Explore new legislation, medical marijuana laws, and economic impacts.

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, is appearing in street drugs posing severe health risks. Learn about its dangers, side effects, and overdose concerns.

Using data from SAMHSA and academic studies, Ophelia examined disparities in opioid treatment and the ramifications for substance use recovery.

Explore the importance of Narcan in Pennsylvania's fight against the opioid epidemic. Learn how to get Narcan and use it to save lives & promote harm reduction.

Understand how drug use impacts heat tolerance. Discover which substances affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature.

Find out how Suboxone can affect your oral health and what you can do to protect your teeth. Get tips for reducing dental problems while using Suboxone.

Explore the pros & cons of combining marijuana with opioid use disorder treatment. Learn how cannabis might aid recovery while understanding the risks.

Understand the stages of opioid relapse and how to prevent them. Learn the warning signs and proactive steps to support your journey to recovery.

Discover surprising statistics on men & opioid addiction. Learn about the causes, risks, and how to get help for opioid addiction.

Find out how to manage summer triggers for opioid use disorder relapse with practical tips to stay safe and enjoy the season.

Ophelia used CDC data to map the growing distribution of common medications that prevent opioid overdoses and treat substance use disorders.

Ophelia explored which states ban fentanyl and xylazine test strips, using Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association and CDC data.

Learn about Suboxone's potential sexual side effects in men. Explore how Suboxone can impact libido, erectile function, and fertility, and find solutions.

Commonly sold under the brand name Valium®, diazepam belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (or “benzos”). Learn more about diazepam here!