In recent years, the opioid epidemic has swept through states like Florida and left behind almost 70 thousand overdose-related casualties. While there are many new and advancing treatment options to combat this drug epidemic in Florida, one of the first lines of...
As we transition into 2021, many people feel tempted to forget about 2020 whenever possible. It was a difficult year f0r a lot of people, and most are looking forward to brighter days ahead. And while that’s an admirable attitude, 2020 Florida drug overdose...
The “Pink” drug is a synthetic opioid that is more potent than morphine and stronger than heroin. This drug has caused many confirmed deaths in the United States, and its use continues to spread. Do you know the risks of this synthetic opioid? Learn the answers to...
Like most people, you have probably heard a lot about heroin and the opioid crisis. But what about prescription opioids like fentanyl? And what is fentanyl, anyway? Put simply, fentanyl is a type of highly addictive opioid prescription drug that is similar to...
Living with addiction is a huge burden to bear both for the person battling it and the people who love that person. It’s especially heartbreaking when addiction is born out of good intentions. One such example is patients living with chronic illnesses who develop an...
The National Safety Council has just released its findings for the leading causes of death in the United States. And for the first time in history, opioid overdose has overtaken the odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash. The new report states there is a 1 in 96...
