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…
People from all walks of life struggle with heroin addiction. Like other opioid drugs, heroin is highly addictive and can be hard to quit cold turkey. The physical and psychological effects of heroin can be overwhelming. In fact, some people wonder, “Can you die from heroin withdrawal?” Without support from a reputable detox facility, heroin…
Opioid painkillers produce a euphoria that is, at best, short-lived. However, the combination of euphoria and the absence of pain – if only temporary – are enough to trigger a painkiller addiction. People who get hooked on painkillers find it extremely difficult to stop using the drugs. As a result, many people must seek professional…
Heroin is among the most addictive drugs available. Most people abuse heroin for the euphoric effects it produces once it reaches the brain. Heroin abusers either smoke, snort, or inject the substance into their blood veins. Heroin abuse alters your brain’s chemistry, causing psychological dependence, health problems, relationship problems, and even suicidal thoughts. If you…