You are training the new employee at work. Your manager had nothing but good things to say about how his interview went, so you are sure it will be an easy time getting him up to speed. The first week goes smoothly, the new employee is picking up on policies and procedures quickly. But after […]
We all saw the story, News Channel 5 reported that fentanyl-laced weed was found by the Winchester Police Department. While this story first aired back in 2019, it still sparked panic among Tennessee residents. Everyone talked about the dangers of fentanyl and how this could really harm the public. However, a new story was released […]
If you or someone you care about is managing a heroin use disorder, life might be a little unpredictable (or scary) right now. It isn’t just the addiction that’s heavy – it’s all the heroin side effects that come alongside it. Heroin isn’t a regulated drug; those who sell it don’t exactly have the safety […]
Last year, over 4 million prescriptions for painkillers were written in Tennessee. By now, many of us are aware of the growing opioid epidemic in this region of the United States. Opioids, or painkillers, are very effective for short-term pain management. Unfortunately, anyone who takes them long-term risks forming a dangerous dependence on them. Thankfully, […]
If you or someone you know has ingested heroin that’s been laced with fentanyl, the best-case scenario is an intense “high” followed by some hangover-like symptoms like headaches and nausea. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case for over 2,500 Tennessee residents that died in 2021. Nor was it the case for the 67,325 Americans that died […]
It’s difficult to hide heroin use. Anyone who is under the influence of heroin has certain telltale signs that they’re inebriated. Sometimes they slur their speech or nod off without warning, other times they may be visibly shaking or lethargic. Heroin use is visible because heroin attaches to opioid receptors that directly impact our central […]
One of the scariest things about illicit drug use is the side effects. When drugs are used outside of a physician’s control, dosages and quality are unregulated, meaning all bets are off. Dizziness, vomiting, fainting, and even episodic psychosis have all been linked to illicit drug use. One of the most concerning fentanyl side effects, […]
The opioid crisis rages on in Appalachia, with overdose mortality rates over 61% higher here than in the rest of the nation. The fuel for this fire? A powerful synthetic opioid called fentanyl that’s 50-100 times more potent than other drugs in its class. If you or someone you love is participating in illegal opioid […]
Heroin is not legal anywhere. Unlike other opioids in its class, heroin isn’t prescribed post-surgery or for chronic pain management. It is an illicitly manufactured opioid, which means it’s made in labs that aren’t regulated with ingredients that are often incredibly harmful. And yet, people continue to buy heroin in droves, risking their health and […]
If you’re recovering from a substance use disorder, regular drug screens may be a reality for you. If you’re looking for a new job or if your current job requires drug testing, this can be worrisome when you’re recovering. After all, medications like Suboxone® (buprenorphine) are prescribed to treat addiction, but aren’t they still considered […]
