fentanyl addiction treatment

Fentanyl In Heroin

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…
Heroin Eyes

Heroin Eyes

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…
Fentanyl And Seizures

Fentanyl And Seizures

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…
What Is Fentanyl Cut With

What Is Fentanyl Cut With

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…
What Is Liquid Heroin

What Is Liquid Heroin

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…
Does Suboxone Show Up On A Drug Test

Does Suboxone Show Up On A Drug Test

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,…
What Can Cause A False Positive For Fentanyl

What Can Cause A False Positive For Fentanyl

The opioid crisis has made employee drug screenings a lot more popular than they used to be. This can be nerve-wracking for some, especially if you’re applying for your dream job. You don’t use illegal substances. You’re not on prescription…
Smoking Fentanyl

Smoking Fentanyl

Fentanyl was never meant to be smoked, but a recent study suggests that more and more people are making the switch from injecting fentanyl to smoking it. Some physicians are saying that smoking fentanyl might fall under the umbrella of “harm…