Are you one of the millions of people who received an opioid prescription this year? Are you curious about the medication and wondering how it’s going to affect your body? If so, you’re in the right place. At ReVIDA® Recovery, our team of experts is highly knowledgeable in all things oxycodone. Before taking any opioids, […]
Heroin, an illegal opioid derived from morphine, has caused over 143,000 overdose deaths since 1999. Despite this, over 15 million people use heroin worldwide, and it’s a booming market with around 55 billion dollars worth of annual sales. Tennessee is no exception with 70,000 residents currently managing an opioid addiction. At ReVIDA® Recovery, these numbers […]
Using two or more substances is so common that it has a name: polysubstance use. Almost half of all drug overdose deaths are caused by mixing drugs. At ReVIDA Recovery, we know all of these deaths are preventable. We also know that education can save lives – especially when it comes to polysubstance use. Two […]
Oxycodone (Oxycontin®) is an opioid often prescribed for pain management. 43 out of 100 people will receive an oxycodone prescription this year, so if you’ve recently started taking it, you’re not alone. In many cases, this medication can be helpful – not only does it aid in relieving acute or chronic pain, but it can […]
Oxycodone (Oxycontin®), an opioid typically prescribed for pain management, is incredibly popular in the United States. Tennessee is no exception with an estimated 4,715,782 painkiller prescriptions dispensed in 2021. If you’ve recently undergone surgery, are managing an injury, or you’re living with chronic pain, you may have been given a prescription for oxycodone. Taking a […]
Every substance and medication stays in your body for a different length of time. In the medical world, this is normally measured by its “half-life.” A half-life is half of the amount of time it takes to fully enter and exit the body. For some things like ibuprofen, you can take a new one every […]
If you’re finding yourself in the throes of opioid misuse, you’re not alone. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, there are 2 million others who are in the same boat. At ReVIDA® Recovery, we want you to understand what opioids are doing to your body and your mind – not to scare you, but […]
Vicodin® (hydrocodone) is an opioid that has a history of misuse because of the feelings of euphoria and well-being it incites. If you or someone you love is managing an addiction to opioids, it’s important to understand how long they stay in your system. At ReVIDA Recovery, we believe that education is a vital component […]
Overdose deaths are still the #1 leading cause of injury-related deaths in America, and most of those deaths are caused by opioids like Vicodin® (hydrocodone). If you or someone you love is living with a Vicodin® (hydrocodone) addiction, it’s understandable to be concerned. That being said, remember: there’s always a way to reclaim your life […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdose deaths involving opioids rose to over 80,000 in 2021. This number includes both illicit and prescription opioids. 100% of these deaths were preventable; opioid overdose doesn’t need to be fatal. Knowing the signs of a Vicodin® (hydrocodone) overdose can save your life or the life […]
