Insight and Advice on Behavioral Healthcare

By: Dr. Raju Mangrola, MD – Chief Psychiatrist The opioid crisis has generated significant discussion in the past decade. It may now be more appropriate to designate the opioid crisis more specifically as the fentanyl crisis or the fentanyl epidemic. More than 100,000 overdose deaths each year, close to 80% related to fentanyl, speak volumes to the severity of the crisis. This article focuses on investigative findings related to the U.S. fentanyl crisis. The findings provide some insight into what

While misuse of opioids remains a serious threat in the U.S., not all opioids get equal attention. One opioid you may not have heard of yet is nitazene. Nitazene is a synthetic opioid with similarities to fentanyl and carfentanil. If you suspect a loved one has been misusing opioids, it’s helpful to add this unapproved drug to your awareness of substances. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers of nitazene and how to recognize if someone you know might

If you have a family member using fentanyl, you might wonder what exactly it is. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to morphine but 50 to 100 times more potent. It is typically prescribed for severe pain relief, but because of its high potency, it has a high potential for abuse and addiction. In this blog post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about fentanyl so that you can better understand what your loved one is going through.

If you’ve never heard of Delta-8 THC, you’re not alone. This relatively new cannabinoid is gaining popularity for its unique psychoactive effects. But what exactly is Delta-8 THC, and how does it compare to other cannabinoids like Delta-9 THC and CBD? Keep reading to learn more about this intriguing compound. Delta-8 THC is one of more than 100 cannabinoids produced naturally by the cannabis plant. Users may turn to it for its perceived help with pain relief or anti-nausea, but