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Category Archives: Opioid Epidemic

Monday, May 12th, 2025

Fentanyl Contamination: Why No Drug Is Truly ‘Safe’ Anymore

It’s a scary time to be a parent, a teacher, a friend, or really anyone who cares about someone who might be experimenting with drugs. Even substances once considered...
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Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decreasing for the First Time Since 2018

For the first time since 2018, the U.S. has seen a decrease in drug overdose deaths and poisonings, with the CDC noting a 14.5% reduction in deaths between June...
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Monday, March 10th, 2025

The Stages of Heroin Addiction: From First Use to Dependence

Heroin use disorder is a progressive disease that develops over time, often beginning with casual experimentation and leading to physical and psychological dependence. While every individual’s experience with addiction...
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Monday, December 16th, 2024

How Can You Tell If You’re Developing Tolerance to Opioids

Tolerance to opioids occurs when your body becomes less responsive to the medication over time, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect. This phenomenon is a common physiological...
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Wednesday, November 27th, 2024

What Is Gas Station Heroin? Understanding the Risks of Tianeptine

The term "gas station heroin" has been making headlines, but what does it mean? This nickname refers to tianeptine, a dangerous and unregulated substance often sold in convenience stores,...
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Monday, November 18th, 2024

Unveiling the Deadly Dangers of Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has contributed immensely to our nation’s opioid crisis. In 2022, there were 4,703 reported overdoses in Pennsylvania, or 36.2 overdoses per 100,000...
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

What Are Fake M-30 Pills? The Dangers You Need to Know

In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in the circulation of fake M-30 pills, which pose serious health risks and are linked to the opioid crisis in...
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Monday, July 8th, 2024

How Mindfulness Can Help People Quit Opioids

The opioid crisis has devastated countless lives, leaving individuals and their families struggling to find effective solutions for addiction recovery. Here in Pennsylvania, the heroin and opioid crisis is...
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Sunday, June 30th, 2024

The Rise of Fentanyl in Illicit Drugs: A Growing Crisis

The opioid crisis has taken a devastating toll on communities worldwide, and a new, more lethal chapter is unfolding with the increasing presence of fentanyl in illicit drugs. This...
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Monday, May 20th, 2024

Recognizing the Signs of Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of opioid drugs, despite negative consequences. Even when a person wants to stop, the OUD makes...
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