Fentanyl Withdrawals
Fentanyl, News
Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that has recently been storming the nation. Clinicians have been buzzing about it, rehab centers are admitting more fentanyl-dependent patients, and Hulu just made a documentary about it. It’s…
Heroin Withdrawals
Heroin, News
Heroin is a synthetic opioid derived from morphine, found naturally in opium poppy plants. Heroin works by affecting the opioid receptors in the brain, which causes feelings of pleasure, pain relief, and calmness.
It is a powerful substance…
Heroin Side Effects
Heroin, News
Heroin is a potent synthetic opioid made from morphine. It is made from the opium poppy plant's seed pod.
Heroin has analgesic properties and can relieve both mental and physical pain. The results of heroin use are described as an incredible…
Heroin Identification
Heroin, News
Heroin is a highly potent synthetic opioid manufactured from morphine, which comes from the seeds of the opium poppy plant.
The flowering plant Papaver Somniferum, also known as the poppy plant, produces opium, was cultivated in Southwest…
Tapering Off Heroin
Heroin, News
The decision to stop using heroin is often hindered by difficulties and hardship. When a person decides that they want to leave their substance use behind it should be celebrated, and also met with an understanding of what happens next in…
Heroin Overdose
Heroin, News
Heroin is a potent narcotic derived from morphine. The morphine is made from the seed pod of poppy plants. Heroin is an analgesic and is in the class of opioids, and it works in the brain the same way that prescription pain medication does.
People…
Changing stigma changes lives
News, Press ReleaseA recent guest opinion column published in the Johnson City Press
May 15th, 2022 by ReVIDA Program Director - Jeremiah Lovelady
I invite you to close your eyes for a minute. Think about someone who struggles with substance use disorder.…