Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Also known as dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders refer to a person experiencing a mental health disorder and substance use disorder at the same time. Studies show that about 50% of people struggling with substance abuse have a co-occurring mental health disorder, such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. These disorders interact in complex ways and must […]
How Fentanyl Is Used and Abused
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful and widely available synthetic opioid that was created to treat severe and chronic pain in clinical settings. What makes fentanyl unique is its potency – it’s 50 times stronger than heroin, which has led to a significant increase in overdose deaths. Fentanyl has also had a significant impact on the […]
Fentanyl: Effects On The Body
Fentanyl is the most powerful synthetic opioid in the world today. It is often used to treat extreme pain from surgery, cancer patients, and end-of-life care. Although it is useful for medicinal purposes, fentanyl can be deadly when used incorrectly or recreationally. Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, […]
