Opiate Withdrawal Timeline: What To Expect

Opiate withdrawal can happen after prolonged use of an opioid drug. Some people experience withdrawal because of abuse or addiction to the medication, while others may have just been on it a little longer and their body became dependent. 

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Opiate Withdrawal Timeline: What To Expect

PBC Medical Examiner: 590 Opioid Overdose Deaths In 2016

If you live in Palm Beach, Florida, it’s likely that you know someone who has experienced an opioid drug abuse problem, overdose, or drug induced death. In 2016 alone, there were an estimated 590 opioid overdose deaths recorded by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office – that’s double what was reported in 2015. This is no longer a “problem”; this has now become a public health crisis that requires attention. 

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PBC Medical Examiner: 590 Opioid Overdose Deaths In 2016

Dual Diagnosis: Maine Considers Mental Health Along With Addiction

The state of Maine is currently leading the nation in prescription opioid addiction per capita. While this stat is alarming, one doctor says there’s much more to consider than the addictions alone.

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 Dual Diagnosis: Maine Considers Mental Health Along With Addiction