Why Everyone Should Carry NARCAN to Prevent Overdose
On August 31, the U.S. will join more than 40 other nations to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug users in North America contribute significantly to overdose death numbers, with one in four fatalities globally coming from this continent and a...
Is Xanax Addictive? What You Need to Know
Understanding how any drug can alter brain chemistry is the first clue about its potential for addiction. Xanax addiction is no different. As part of the family of benzodiazepines, Xanax can ease anxiety and panic, but it can also present serious risks. Let’s look at...
Fast Facts About Fentanyl
Opioid medications are the most potent painkillers available to doctors. They act on opioid receptors, which are found throughout the body and brain to reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain. There are three broad classes of opioid analgesic drugs:...
What is Really in Street Heroin?
Heroin bought on the street is almost never pure heroin. The actual heroin content can vary widely, usually between about 50 percent and 80 percent. It is almost always cut or laced with something else. When heroin is “cut” that means whatever is added to it is just...
OCD and Addiction
For someone diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the potential for developing a substance use disorder as well can be a significant concern. It’s important to understand how these two disorders connect and what may be the outcome. We’ll explain their...Hanley Center: Most Insurance Accepted
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