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Oct 20, 20232 min read

Why Are Opioids So Frightening?

A class of drugs known as opioids is used to treat pain. The drugs block pain signals by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and...

Aug 4, 20234 min read

Student Athletes and Opioid Misuse: A Growing Problem

There are many benefits to participating in sports as a teenager. Sports can also be dangerous, as evidenced by the over 5 million...

May 5, 20236 min read

Identifying and Treating Opioid Substance Use Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community

A person who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) faces social stigma, discrimination, and other...

Apr 7, 20234 min read

Opioid Addiction in the LGBTQ Community

Among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) persons, substance abuse is a significant problem. In the...

Dec 16, 20227 min read

Helping a Family Member With Opioid Addiction

There are millions of Americans affected by opioid addiction, and rates are on the rise. Despite the fact that opioids are legal and can...