In May 2017, ABC News, CNN, and several other news outlets highlighted the opioid epidemic with stories about “Gray Death” (also spelled Grey Death), a dangerous concoction of drugs that was…
Knowing that opioids are addictive is one thing. Not taking them when you are in pain—that’s more difficult. Fortunately, alternatives to opioids DO exist. When…
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is an illness. Sometimes, to recover from an illness, you just need rest and time for your body to heal.…
In April of 2021, Nora Volko, the head of the National Institute of Drug Abuse gave a report on the rise in overdose deaths…
Is the pain medication your doctor prescribed an opioid or an opiate? Opioids and opiates are both considered pain medications, but what’s the difference?…
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, and you can find stories from people like Ann Marie, whose 20-year-old son became addicted…
Fentanyl has made its way into the Shenandoah Valley, and is believed to be responsible for numerous overdose deaths in recent months. In the…
If your doctor prescribed an opiate for your pain (or for a loved one), and you’re reading this article, the chances are that you…