While fentanyl is synthetic, heroin illegal, and pain relievers available with a prescription; all three have one thing in common. They make up a highly addictive class of drugs known as opioids. Opioids have very similar chemical structures and interact with the opioid receptors in the body and brain to produce a ... Read More
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Xanax and Opioids Prove Deadly and Popular in Illinois
The deathly combination of opioids and benzodiazepines, the class of drugs Xanax, Valium and other drugs fall under, has proven to be popular with partygoers. Where once heroin or ecstasy would have been reigning supreme, partiers are instead turning to prescriptions with relaxing effects. However, Cook County, IL, ... Read More
Broken Homes Linked to Opioid Crisis
Kids from Broken Homes Are More Likely to OverdoseNew research has found that broken homes are contributing to the opioid crisis as counties with high divorce rates and a large proportion of single-parent homes are plagued with drug overdose deaths.As reported by The Trumpet, counties with high divorce rates and a ... Read More
New Data Shows Opioid Deaths and Poverty Closely Linked
Overdoses Clustered in Poorer RegionsNewly released data shows opioid deaths and poverty are closely linked across the country, with some areas suffering a staggering number of overdose fatalities.As reported by Health Day, poverty may be fueling America's opioid crisis, a new study suggests.Of the more than 515,000 ... Read More
Anthony Kiedis and the RHCPs History of Use
Anthony Kiedis, the frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has spent decades commanding stages with an energy that defined alternative rock. The band's songs "Under the Bridge" and "Californication" became anthems for millions. His voice carried the band through stadium tours and multiple Grammy wins, making them one ... Read More
2026 Finalists for Hope for Healing Scholarship Announced!
Meet Our 12 Finalists for the Hope for Healing Scholarship After receiving more than 1,400 applications from students across hundreds of colleges and universities, we are proud to introduce the 12 finalists for this year’s Hope for Healing Scholarship. This remarkable group represents dozens of academic pursuits, with ... Read More
‘Fentanyl Fold’ and other terms being used to describe signs of use
Like many medications intended for pain management, fentanyl is an effective, but dangerous, part of treatment in healthcare. This synthetic opioid drug is extremely potent, with a June 2025 National Institutes of Health report indicating a fatal dose can be as small as 2 milligrams. With growing news coverage on ... Read More
How to Taper off Suboxone
When you're considering how to get off Suboxone, it's important to understand this journey will be unique to you and require a personalized approach. Opioid use disorder (OUD) recovery isn't a one-size-fits-all process. What works for one person may not work for another, which is why medical supervision and ... Read More
