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Category: Opiates

How to Sleep Better During Opioid Withdrawal

Opioid withdrawal is a challenging journey, and disrupted sleep is among its most common and distressing symptoms. Poor rest can worsen physical discomfort, heighten emotional instability, and slow down recovery.  This guide explains why resting problems occur during withdrawal and outlines evidence-based strategies to improve rest and support healing. Why

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How Long Does a Vivitrol Shot Last?

Vivitrol is a prescription medication used in the treatment of opioid and alcohol dependence. Administered as an intramuscular injection, it delivers an extended-release form of naltrexone that helps reduce cravings and block the effects of certain substances.   This article examines the duration of the medication’s effects, its mechanism of action,

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Graduation from the relish tray

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring….except for the family drunk. She stayed out longer than she intended…again! This year was going to be different, last year was a disaster! But all her friends were having a Christmas Eve party, she had

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New opiate crisis intervention court launched to save lives

A trailblazing scheme has been launched to give urgent treatment and recovery aid to opiate users before they are put through court prosecution. The first-of-its-kind Opiate Crisis Intervention Court was opened in Buffalo at the beginning of May to provide a better support system for at-risk drug users after they

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Prescription Opiates

“Opiates are a family of drugs that have morphine-like effects. The primary medical use for prescription opiates to relieve pain. Opiates can produce euphoria, making them prone to abuse” (NIH, 2014). Prescription opiates  such as Vicodin, Oxycodone, Morphine, Codeine, etc. are medications whose primary function is to relieve pain. These opiates  relieve

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