No parent wants to think that their child may be addicted to opioids. The problem of opioid abuse affects every community, no matter a person’s race or background. You can be doing everything right when it comes to parenting yet still find yourself faced with a situation where your teen has a problem with drugs.…
In discussions of the opioids codeine vs. hydrocodone, which is the more dangerous drug? Before breaking that down, it’s important to understand that both drugs have abuse potential. This may surprise you if you know that they’re prescription medications. However, even medicine that a doctor prescribes carries some risk, and knowing how to use it…
Opiates are derivatives from the opium poppy plant. Examples include morphine, codeine, and heroin. Each drug has a distinct addiction path and potential. So, what are the signs of opiate addiction that you can’t afford to ignore? 1. Marked Drowsiness That Follows Extreme Elation When someone injects or smokes heroin, there’s a brief period of…
The opioid epidemic is something that the United States continues to battle. Each year, thousands upon thousands of people are dying from opioids of various kinds. As a parent, you may wonder if teens are part of this epidemic, and the current data is surprising. We find that as the epidemic continues without losing any…