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Opioid Withdrawal Timeline: Effects, Withdrawal, Detox Process

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When someone uses opioids long-term or abuses them, and abruptly stops, they may experience some pretty uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. The opioid withdrawal timeline consists of feelings of discomfort as well as concerning conditions that could lead to health issues. Being medically monitored as an individual undergoes this process can help them not only to safely […]

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Am I Addicted to Prescription Opioids?

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Highly addictive and widely available, it is no surprise that prescription opioids have become one of the most dangerous and highly sought after drugs on the planet. With the increase of the use of Fentanyl, prescription opioids have become even more dangerous than ever before. By learning more about prescription opioids, we hope to offer […]

Overdoses in Young Adults

Overdoses in Young Adults

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Substance abuse is on the rise among American teenagers and young adults. We live in a culture that heavily promotes binge drinking and partying. This promotes an exceedingly high level of mental illness. So it’s unsurprising there is a significant increase in overdoses in young adults. Vaping and marijuana use are at an all-time high […]

Overdose Deaths during Coronavirus Pandemic Skyrocket

Overdose Deaths during Coronavirus Pandemic Skyrocket

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While the coronavirus has sat at the top of our headlines for nearly a year, the drug use epidemic has quietly been stealing life from people at a quickening pace. It’s gone largely under-reported in mainstream media, though the impacts of drug use and overdose deaths have been felt in households across the nation. A […]

Drug Rehab Orange County looks at Overdoses in California

Overdoses in California

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The drug crisis in America has impacted millions and continues to burden individuals, families, communities, and so much more. The effects of substance misuse have extremely detrimental implications including, significant health problems at the micro-level. Additionally, this drug epidemic impacts society on the macro level. It does so by creating increased crime levels, teenage pregnancies, […]

California Heroin Rehab Discusses Signs of Heroin Overdose

Signs of Heroin Overdose & When to Seek Help

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California heroin rehab has seen heroin overdose deaths on the rise in California during the past several years. Between 2012 and 2017, the annual heroin death total rose from 593 to 715. (1) People who use prescription opioids are also at risk of developing a heroin addiction.  According to one study, 80% of the people […]

State Initiatives to Reduce Overdose Deaths in California

State Initiatives to Reduce Overdose Deaths in California

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There’s no doubt that overdose deaths are on the rise across the United States. This highlights the need for increased resources and interventions to address this devastating issue. According to the CDC (1), there were 70,237 overdoses in the US in 2017 – a staggering figure that demonstrates the severity of this crisis. The rise […]

Battle Against Fentanyl Overdose and Deaths

The Battle Against Fentanyl Overdose and Deaths

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When distributors find a product that’s cheap to make and in high demand, supply instantly increases. Unfortunately, in the illegal drug industry, there’s no regulation on the risks imposed on users. After decades of use, the United States government deemed heroin unlawful in 1924. Despite its recent fatal rampage through the U.S., an even deadlier […]