Heroin, a powerful and highly addictive opioid derived from morphine, has been a public health crisis for decades. Known for its intense euphoric effects and…
Navigating addiction treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when you are comparing widely prescribed opioid drugs. At Insight Recovery Center in Swannanoa, NC, our team helps…
If you are watching headlines about Asheville’s opioid epidemic and feeling scared for someone you love, you are not alone. Buncombe County was among the…
There is more than one path toward opioid misuse. Whether it starts by taking prescription narcotics not as directed or by seeking opioids illicitly to…
Opioids are extremely addictive, and moving from medical use or casual recreational use to misuse, dependence, and addiction can happen quickly. If you are concerned…
Many people are rightfully nervous about the medical use of opiates because they have heard how addictive these drugs can be. People have recognized the…
When someone you care about is using opiates, you may find yourself wading through a sea of unfamiliar terms—opiates, opioids, narcotics—and trying to make sense…
Almost 10 million Americans misuse prescription painkillers. Painkiller addiction effects can be tremendously disruptive and have a devastating impact on many aspects of life. There…
People are forced to cope with pain all the time. There are numerous reasons someone might have moderate to severe pain that requires relief—an injury,…
Worldwide, opioid addiction affects millions of people. Opiates are simply opioids that are derived naturally, such as morphine or codeine. The term opioid is the…
