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Hydrocodone is an opioid, which means it treats pain by binding to the brain’s opioid receptors and changing how the body senses and perceives pain. Hydrocodone is a generic name. Prescription versions of hydrocodone include Vicodin, Norco and Lortab. These brand name drugs also include acetaminophen in addition to hydrocodone. Opioids like hydrocodone are often… Continue reading Hydrocodone Abuse & Addiction

Heroin is a dangerous opioid drug that is involved in about one-third of opioid overdose deaths. Because heroin is an addictive, deadly and illegal substance, it’s common for people to wonder about what heroin looks like and how to recognize it. This is especially true for those who suspect a friend or loved one may be struggling… Continue reading What Does Heroin Look Like?

How long heroin stays in your system is different for each person and depends on several factors, like how often and how much heroin is used. Heroin is a highly addictive illicit opioid that is related to morphine and made from the pod of the poppy plant. Users describe a “rush” when using this substance, requiring… Continue reading How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System

Like many other states throughout the nation, Colorado has been hard-hit by the ongoing opioid epidemic. Prescription painkillers are one part of the problem, but many Colorado residents are also struggling with illicit opioids like heroin. In 2019 alone, almost 20% of Colorado detox and rehab clients were seeking help for heroin abuse and addiction. Withdrawal is… Continue reading Heroin Withdrawal and Detox in Colorado

Loperamide is an over-the-counter drug used for the treatment of certain gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions, yet when used in large doses people can experience a loperamide high similar to that of an opioid high. Using loperamide as a way to get high can cause serious risks like problems breathing and heart complications. Death can also occur as a… Continue reading Dangers of Loperamide High

Anyone who has gone through with narcotics withdrawal, especially when it comes to opiates, knows how challenging it can be. The physical, emotional, and mental toll that it takes on individuals can be excruciating, which is why it’s so important that they have the right tools and support to get them through it safely. Depending… Continue reading 6 Vitamins & Supplements for Opiate Withdrawal

Many parts of the United States are in the midst of an opioid crisis, including Colorado. Opioid drugs like heroin caused 543 overdose deaths in 2018 alone; two years later in 2020, that number rose to over 1,000. These skyrocketing overdose death rates are primarily attributed to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and they make it clear that effective addiction treatment services… Continue reading Heroin Addiction Treatment & Rehab in Colorado

Opioid addiction and overdoses have ravaged the country over the recent past. Among more than 72,000 drug overdose deaths, opioids caused 49,000 of them. That number has been increasing in recent years, causing an opioid epidemic. These deaths can be attributed to both illicit street opioid drugs as well as prescription opioids, including morphine. These powerful painkillers… Continue reading What to Expect During Morphine Withdrawal

In Colorado, many people have been affected by the opioid epidemic. The state has been working to help reduce the problem on a medical, legal and personal level. One opioid available by prescription and is unfortunately often misused is morphine. Throughout Colorado, whether in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs or anywhere else in the state, people live with morphine addiction. This opioid pain reliever… Continue reading Morphine Withdrawal and Detox in Colorado

Heroin abuse and addiction is a growing concern in the United States. In 2019 alone, 745,000 Americans used heroin, and more than 14,000 died of a heroin overdose, over seven times as many as in 1999. The increasing number of heroin overdoses means it is vital to recognize the signs of heroin abuse and addiction. The following provides an overview… Continue reading Heroin Abuse and Addiction