Opioid Use Disorder
Methadone isn’t a Drug Deal — it’s a Lifeline
For many individuals investigating recovery options, methadone may not seem like a good solution. But data actually shows how safe and effective this treatment can be.
From Scars to Stories: How Track Marks Can Be a Turning Point for Recovery
Track marks, the visible signs of intravenous drug use, are often seen as a symbol of addiction’s destructive power. They can be a source of shame, stigma, and painful memories. But what if we looked at them from a different perspective? What if, instead of being a reminder of a dark past, they could become <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/blog/from-scars-to-stories/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> From Scars to Stories: How Track Marks Can Be a Turning Point for Recovery</span></a>
Track Marks (12 Pictures): How To Prevent & Get Rid of Track Marks
Track marks are the visual damage left at the injection site of Intravenous (IV) drug use. See what track marks look like and how to prevent and treat track marks.
Drugs and Pregnancy: What Happens If Your Baby Tests Positive For Drugs or Alcohol?
Doctors test for drugs while pregnant and screen newborns for drugs and alcohol. Exposures are usually reported. What happens next depends on the mother and the state laws.
Heroin Abscess (Photos + Treatment)
An abscess from IV drug use is a mass or pus & bacteria under the skin. The infection can be life-threatening.
Opioid Use Disorder: Diagnosis, Signs, Causes & Treatment
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is the official name for addiction to opioid drugs, which is a chronic brain disease. Opioids include illegal drugs like heroin, as well as prescribed pain medications like Oxycodone, hydrocodone or morphine.
Withdrawal Insomnia: How To Sleep During Withdrawals
Withdrawal is physically taxing. Restful sleep can help limit the severity of opiate detox symptoms, as well as promote healthy habits and decrease the chances of relapse.
ISO Drug: Stronger Than Fentanyl
The relative scarcity of fentanyl on the illicit drug market, caused by China banning its production in August 2019, caused a new deadly drug to emerge Isotonitazine, known as ISO.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: The Symptoms & Treatment of PAWS
PAWS symptoms can be physical, psychological, or social and can last as long as two years or even indefinitely.
How Long Does Withdrawal Last? (An Opioid Detox Timeline)
While withdrawal symptoms are unpleasant and painful, they usually begin to improve within seventy-two hours. Within a week, there should be a significant decrease in acute symptoms.