Category Archives: Opioids

  • How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?
    Monday, September 16th, 2024

    How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?

    Roughly one in four teens report misusing a prescription medication at least once in their lifetime. Medications like oxycodone might appear to be safe, but they can cause dangerous...
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  • Oxycodone Identification
    Friday, September 13th, 2024

    Oxycodone Identification

    Would you know how to identify oxycodone if you saw a pill sitting on your counter?  In an ideal world, all prescription medications would be stored properly in a...
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  • Codeine Withdrawals
    Monday, September 9th, 2024

    Codeine Withdrawals

    Are you aware of the harm that codeine can cause?  Many people are surprised to learn that codeine is associated with significant health risks. Because this substance is converted...
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  • Side Effects of Hydrocodone Addiction
    Friday, September 6th, 2024

    Side Effects of Hydrocodone Addiction

    Did you know that hydrocodone is the most frequently prescribed opioid in the United States? Ironically, it’s also one of the most widely misused medications on the market.  In...
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  • Side Effects of Oxycodone Addiction
    Monday, September 2nd, 2024

    Side Effects of Oxycodone Addiction

    Oxycodone is one of the most common substances involved in prescription opioid overdose deaths. It is found in several products such as Percocet, OxyContin, and Endocet.  While oxycodone can...
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  • Oxycodone Withdrawal
    Friday, August 30th, 2024

    Oxycodone Withdrawal

    Did you know that you can become physically dependent on oxycodone in just two short weeks, even when using the medication for legitimate reasons?  While taking an opioid for...
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  • Hydrocodone Overdose
    Monday, August 26th, 2024

    Hydrocodone Overdose

    Did you know that it’s possible to reverse a hydrocodone overdose in just minutes?  Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses when administered at the right time....
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  • Signs of Hydrocodone Addiction
    Friday, August 23rd, 2024

    Signs of Hydrocodone Addiction

    Have you ever been prescribed hydrocodone to treat pain following an injury or procedure?  Prior to the opioid epidemic, prescription opioids like hydrocodone were routinely used to treat pain....
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  • Codeine Identification
    Friday, August 9th, 2024

    Codeine Identification

    Have you ever been prescribed codeine to treat a cough?  Years ago, codeine was a popular medication for suppressing cough and treating pain. However, as potential risks emerged, the...
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