Tag: drug use
What Happens During an Opioid Overdose?
What Happens During an Opioid Overdose? Opioids are a type of drug that includes heroin, synthetic opioids and pain relievers prescribed by doctors. [1] Common prescription opioids include oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, fentanyl, codeine and many others including...
How to Reverse Fentanyl Overdose and Next Steps for Des Moines Rehab
How to Reverse Fentanyl Overdose and Next Steps for Des Moines Rehab As this country’s opioid crisis keeps growing, more and more people are falling victim to fentanyl overdoses. Fentanyl is a drug that impacts the parts of the brain that are responsible for...
Should We Pursue Death Penalty For Drug Dealers?
Should Drug Dealers Face the Death Penalty? Since 2000, more than 500,000 Americans have lost their lives due to drug abuse. The toll from the ongoing opioid crisis continues to rise; in 2016, more than 64,000 Americans fell victim. If these Americans are indeed...
