Teens are under more stress than ever before. The sheer weight of this pressure has also led to an increase in substance use and mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs when a person has difficulty processing an emotionally disturbing…
Opioid overdose is one of the leading causes of most overdose cases in the U.S. A naloxone treatment is the best way to stop the effects of the overdose. The fast-acting naloxone treatment can be administered through injection or nasal spray (NARCAN®) when medical assistance isn’t around. At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we are available…
Heroin is an increasingly popular opioid. Commonly injected or smoked, heroin produces a euphoric high and reduces pain. Originally derived from the opium poppy, heroin is popular among those with opioid dependency from prescription opioids like Vicodin or OxyContin. Unfortunately, heroin can be difficult to quit using without medical and psychiatric support. Today, there are…
Drug detox is the process of ceasing your physical addiction. You can become addicted to many types of substances. It’s even possible to form a dependence on certain types of habits, some of which can be very useful, such as running, creative practices, and getting enough sleep. But when addiction to a substance causes personality…