“It has become increasingly clear that opioids carry substantial risk but only uncertain benefits – especially compared with other treatments for chronic pain. We lose…
“Alcohol ruined me financially and morally, broke my heart and the hearts of too many others. Even though it did this to me and it…
“In my mind, I had this self-image, this self-perception that I’m something. I cannot let anyone know about this problem I have because it could…
“In short? It is exhausting being me. Pretending to be normal is draining and requires amazing amounts of energy and Xanax.” ~ Jenny Lawson, Let’s…
Even though there have been many warnings about the potential for abuse, it is still ridiculously easy to get a prescription of certain dangerous medications.…
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, there are approximately two million people in this country who are addicted to prescription opioid medications. I…
“Chronic pain management is challenging… Opioids are an effective treatment, but their use requires constant vigilance to minimize risk and adverse effects.” ~ Dr. Carolyn…
When most people think of drug abuse, they think of illegal substances such as cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. While these drugs are dangerous and addictive,…
Heroin a Remedy?  A Surprising History of a Drug That Hooked America If I say “heroin addict,” what do you picture?  Do you see a…
