A Comprehensive Opioid List
A Comprehensive Opioid List – Narcotics, also known as opiates, opioids or painkillers work in the body by attaching themselves to receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) and as a result, block pain signals.
Health Effects of Heroin Addiction
It’s no secret that heroin use is bad for your health, but just how bad is it? From mild symptoms to severe and permanent health problems, the health effects of heroin addiction run a spectrum that can become progressively worse the longer it is abused. Furthermore, depending on how it is used, some organs and systems …
Why is BPD Often Tied to Addiction?
Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by instability in relationships, self image, and emotions. Among the symptoms for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are: Intense fear of abandonment Inappropriate or extreme emotional reactions Impulsive or risky behavior History of unstable relationships Unstable or dysfunctional self image Feelings of emptiness Explosive anger Intense and …
5 Ways to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo While Sober
For those of us in recovery, a lot of holidays feel off-limits: St. Paddy’s, Mardi Gras, and this week’s big one, Cinco De Mayo. Most of these are big “drinking holidays” in the US, but they don’t have to be!
Risks of Using Imodium for Opioid Withdrawal
Imodium (loperamide) is an over-the-counter medication treatment for acute and chronic diarrhea. When used in large quantities, however, Imodium can induce effects similar to opioids, such as euphoria. For this reason, some individuals suffering from opioid addiction abuse Imodium to get high or help manage withdrawal symptoms. Loperamide works by reducing the flow of fluids …