Did you know that 60% of people who use morphine admitted to getting the substance from a friend or relative? One of the strongest predictors of lifetime opioid dependence...
The opioid epidemic is a nationwide problem, but there are geographic hotspots that have mortality rates twice the national average or higher. Maricopa County, Arizona is one of them. ...
Did you know there was a time when Arizonans were being prescribed opioids at alarming rates? At one point, enough pills were dispensed to supply every man, woman, and...
Did you know that morphine was the first substance in history to be recognized for its “addictive” potential? Morphine was first used to induce deep sleep and pain relief....
Did you know that the risk of dependence on opioids like morphine doubles after six days? It then doubles again after 12 days. This is why morphine is generally...
Did you know that morphine has been used for over 6,000 years to treat pain? Morphine is an opioid pain medication that comes from the poppy plant. It’s primarily...