Since 1999, almost 1 million people have lost their lives to a drug overdose. The majority of these overdose deaths are caused by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. This isn’t uncommon knowledge. Most people have heard about the dangers…

It’s no secret that fentanyl has become a problem – especially here in Appalachia, where 69% of all overdose deaths are caused by opioids. Undoubtedly, the scariest thing about fentanyl is its ability to hide. Dealers who mix fentanyl…

Fentanyl is sneaky. Not just because it’s often hiding in other substances (like heroin or cocaine), but because it’s so powerful. A tiny amount of fentanyl can cause harm to your body. In 2021, 70,601 deaths were caused by fentanyl…

If you or someone you love is managing an opioid use disorder, you’re not the only one. In Tennessee, there are around 143 opioid prescriptions for every 100 people. (Yes, you read that right.) Opioid use is very common, as is opioid addiction.…

If you’re feeling like you’re at the mercy of your heroin use, you’re not alone. The overdose mortality rates in Appalachia are over 65% higher than in the rest of the nation. In the United States, we’re losing over 47,000 people…

Let’s talk about hydrocodone (Vicodin®) and alcohol, what happens when they’re mixed, and why they aren’t safe to take together. What Is Vicodin and What Is It Used For? Hydrocodone (Vicodin®) is an opioid that’s often used to…

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live…