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A recent study by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that the construction industry has the second-highest level of substance abuse in the U.S. among workers ages 18 to 64. About 14.3 percent of construction workers had Substance Abuse Disorder and 16.5 percent drank heavily, according to study information. The insurance and risk management firm… Continue reading Colorado Construction Industry Workers at Increased Risk for Addiction

Percocet is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is typically prescribed for short-term management of surgery pain or pain from medical conditions. Percocet’s active ingredient is oxycodone, which is a controlled substance. Percocet also contains acetaminophen, which is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication under the brand name Tylenol. Percocet is an extremely… Continue reading Percocet Withdrawal: Side Effects, Timeline and Detox

Prescription medication misuse is a growing problem in the United States. In 2020 alone, approximately 9.3 million Americans reported taking prescription pain medication for non-medical uses. Among these misused prescription medications is Percocet, an opioid drug commonly used as a painkiller. Opioids are highly addictive, and over 70,000 drug overdose deaths are caused by these drugs each year. It is… Continue reading Percocet Addiction & Abuse

OxyContin and oxycodone are two drugs that are often abused in Colorado. There are some minor differences between the drugs and how they are used, but both carry the risk of abuse, dependence and addiction. Fortunately, treatment for OxyContin and oxycodone addiction is available at professional rehab facilities like The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake. What Is… Continue reading OxyContin vs. Oxycodone

The length of time oxycodone stays in your system varies from person to person based on individual factors. There are a few reasons to wonder how long oxycodone stays in your system. One of the common reasons is due to safety: if a dose is taken before a previous dose has fully left the system, there… Continue reading How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?

There has been national attention given to the damaging effects of opioid abuse. Many consider illicit opioids like heroin in the crisis, but prescription painkillers like Lortab are also involved. Lortab is a prescribed pain management medication that is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. When you start using Lortab, whether by prescription or recreationally, it can… Continue reading Lortab Addiction Treatment & Rehab in Colorado

OxyContin is a potent narcotic painkiller derived from the poppy plant and is related to heroin, fentanyl and morphine. It is classified as a Schedule II medication under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning it has approved medical uses but also has a high risk for abuse, dependence and addiction. This opioid also carries a high… Continue reading OxyContin Addiction

What Is Lortab? Lortab is a prescription opioid used to relieve moderate to severe pain. In some cases, it may be prescribed as a cough suppressant. Lortab is a combination of the opioid hydrocodone and acetaminophen, which is the active ingredient in Tylenol. It is a Schedule II controlled substance that is intended to only be used… Continue reading Lortab Abuse & Addiction

As Colorado like so many other states grapples with how to best deal with the opioid epidemic, there are some other drugs that are becoming more problematic at the same time. One of these is called kratom. Kratom is derived from plants, and in large doses, it acts on the brain much like an opioid.… Continue reading Kratom Withdrawal & Detox

Roxicodone, a brand name for the drug oxycodone, is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. While Roxicodone can be very useful in helping those who need it for medical purposes, the drug can also cause a high and be abused. This can lead to addiction and dependence when the drug is used for more… Continue reading Roxicodone Abuse and Treatment