Dangers of Fentanyl Abuse Addiction Education, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Opioid / OpiatesBy Coalition RecoveryAugust 24, 2022 The U.S. is currently in the middle of an opioid epidemic, and this class of drugs includes both prescription pain medications and illegal substances like heroin. However, there’s one type of opioid that’s both — pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s typically prescribed for extreme pain from cancer, as it’s up to 100 times… Read more
Commonly Abused Opioids Addiction Education, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment Programs, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Opioid / OpiatesBy Coalition RecoveryAugust 22, 2022 Opioids have high addiction potential, and long-term opioid abuse can be incredibly disruptive, dangerous, and even life-threatening. Whether the problem is prescription opioids or illicit ones, the ideal path forward should lead to getting professional help. A treatment program consisting of evidence-based and holistic forms of therapeutic care can increase the chances of successful addiction… Read more
Drug Withdrawals Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Benzodiazepines, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Commonly Abused Drugs, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Prescription Drugs, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>StimulantsBy Coalition RecoveryMarch 1, 2022 Withdrawing from drugs can be extremely uncomfortable and sometimes life-threatening. Learn more about drug withdrawal symptoms and timelines and how to manage them effectively Read more
The Naloxone Guide Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / OpiatesBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 26, 2022 Each day, individuals save lives by administering naloxone to those that have overdosed on opioids. As of today, Naloxone is an essential tool used by first responders in cities across the country. Even some communities offer free kits containing easy-to-use naloxone spray called Narcan. Naloxone is the go-to drug for people on the front-lines of the opioid epidemic but it is also an important contributor to medication-assisted therapy. Read more
When COVID-19 and Opioid Addiction Meet: A Story of 2 Epidemics Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Press Release, RecoveryBy Coalition RecoveryMay 19, 2020 Two great epidemics of our generation are intersecting in ways that are additively fatal, and which highlight the immediate ways we need to answer some of the underlying cracks in our culture that are worsening both situations. Read more
Online Suboxone Treatment Addiction Treatment Programs, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryApril 28, 2020 Our online suboxone treatment program for opioid use disorders can help bring medication assisted treatment to individuals in Florida. Have questions or concerns? This article might be able to help. Read more
How Effective is Medication Assisted Treatment? Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Benzodiazepines, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Mental HealthBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 23, 2020 Medication Assisted Treatment or Medication Assisted Therapy is the use of medications alongside psychotherapies like CBT. MAT is an evidence-based therapy meaning it has been researched and been shown to be effective for the treatment of substance abuse treatment; but how effective is it? Read more
Warning Signs of Heroin Addiction Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryJune 28, 2019 As the opioid epidemic increases, heroin use is also on the rise. Often people turn to this opioid as a cheaper alternative to prescription painkillers. Learn how to tell if your loved one is using heroin. Read more
The Historical Timeline of Opioids Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Opioid / OpiatesBy Coalition RecoveryAugust 22, 2018 During the end of 2017, the white house declared a state of emergency on opioids. How did we get here? According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, opioids consist of the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine,… Read more
Fentanyl Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryDecember 26, 2017 The picture above shows the difference between a lethal dose of Heroin compared to that of Fentanyl. What is Fentanyl? Paul Janssen of Janssen Pharmaceuticals synthesized Fentanyl in 1960 under the name Sublimaze. It is a synthetic opioid reliever used as anesthesia to help prevent pain after surgery or other medical procedures. It is used… Read more
