Category: Opioids

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Category: Opioids

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Heroin vs. Prescription Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Crisis

Addiction

Introduction to opioid addiction Opioids are a class of drugs that include both prescription pain relievers and illegal drugs like heroin. These substances are derived from the opium poppy plant…

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Recognizing Painkiller Abuse

Opioids

Prescription painkillers can be life-changing for people dealing with injury, surgery, or chronic pain. But these medications—especially opioids—also come with the risk of dependence and misuse. What starts as a…

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Long-Term Effects of Heroin

Opioids

Heroin takes a toll—not just in the short term, but in ways that can linger long after use stops. If you or someone you love is struggling, understanding how heroin…

Why Is Fentanyl So Addictive?

Fentanyl

Fentanyl is an incredibly powerful and addictive synthetic opioid drug with an extremely high potential for abuse and addiction. But why is fentanyl so addictive? NorthStar Clinical Services’ fentanyl rehab…

The Effects of Opioids on the Brain

Addiction

The relationship between opioids and the brain is complex and often misunderstood. At NorthStar Clinical Services, we understand that addiction is a health condition, and we are dedicated to providing…

Understanding the Opioid Crisis

Drug Addiction

The United States is currently experiencing an opioid crisis that has impacted communities, families, and individuals in almost every way. Understanding the root causes of this crisis and how to…

Recognizing a Heroin Overdose

Drugs & Alcohol

Heroin use has become a public health crisis in many areas of America as the opioid crisis continues to take its toll on communities. Sadly, with the increase in heroin…

Effects of Fentanyl Addiction

Drugs & Alcohol

Fentanyl is a potent opioid that is 100 times more powerful than morphine and has an extreme rate of abuse, addiction, and overdose. The effects of fentanyl addiction can be…

Is Heroin an Opioid?

Drugs & Alcohol

Many Americans misuse opioids like OxyContin. Misusing prescription opioids is a risk factor for heroin use. But is heroin an opioid? If you or a loved one struggles with heroin,…

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Category: Opioids

Category: Opioids

Heroin vs. Prescription Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Crisis

Recognizing Painkiller Abuse

Long-Term Effects of Heroin

Why Is Fentanyl So Addictive?

The Effects of Opioids on the Brain

Understanding the Opioid Crisis

Recognizing a Heroin Overdose

Effects of Fentanyl Addiction

Is Heroin an Opioid?

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Category: Opioids

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