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Fentanyl is everywhere right now. If you’re reading this, it may already be a part of your story. Maybe you or someone close to you has been using fentanyl, either as a prescription or through street…
May 19, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Opioid Addiction
If you’ve ever been prescribed a pain medication after surgery or an injury, chances are you’ve heard of hydrocodone or oxycodone. They’re two of the most commonly prescribed opioids in the U.S., and…
May 12, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Opioid Addiction
Prescription opioids like hydrocodone and oxycodone are effective for managing pain, but their high potential for abuse and addiction has significantly impacted communities, including those in…
December 25, 2024 · Silver Ridge
Opioid Addiction
Heroin, a potent opioid with a high risk of addiction, has profoundly affected communities across the U.S., including those in western North Carolina. The grip of heroin addiction can feel…
December 12, 2024 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Narcan, also known as naloxone, has become a critical tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. This life-saving medication is used to reverse opioid overdoses, potentially saving thousands of…
October 20, 2024 · Silver Ridge
Opioid Addiction
Roxicodone and Percocet are both medications commonly prescribed to manage moderate to severe pain. Though they share some similarities, the key differences between these drugs lie in their…
October 15, 2024 · Silver Ridge
Alcohol Addiction
In substance use and addiction, the phenomenon of reverse tolerance, also known as "drug sensitization," contradicts the more commonly known concept of tolerance, in which increased amounts of a…
March 10, 2024 · Silver Ridge
Health
In recent years, Narcan has emerged as a crucial tool in the battle against opioid overdose, saving countless lives. But how exactly does this medication work? This blog delves into the science…
January 2, 2024 · Silver Ridge
Opioid Addiction
Painkillers have a time and a place but some painkillers, like opioids, always carry a heavy risk. Opioids are a type of painkiller used to treat chronic and acute pain, and in specific medically…
May 22, 2023 · Silver Ridge
Opioid Addiction
What are opioids? Opioids are substances that produce a euphoric, pain-relieving effect on the user. Natural, synthetic, and semisynthetic opioids are legally and commonly prescribed by physicians,…
July 9, 2021 · Silver Ridge