International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. Do you Know the Signs?
Warning Signs of an Overdose Falling asleep Loss of Consciousness Limp body ( ‘though may be rigid with fentanyl) Choking or gurgling sounds Small, constricted, ‘pinpoint’ pupils Pale blue or…
Read MoreInternational Overdose Awareness Day Is Less than 2 Weeks Away!
Every year, August 31st is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. The Center for Disease Control ‘s Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths…
Read MoreLooking in the Rear View Mirror of My Son’s Addiction
Since your child was born, you have tried to be a “good-enough” parent. This obligation, skill set includes comforting and reducing his “boo-boos” to lessen the hurt. When the child…
Read MoreWhat Doctors Don’t Tell You About “Benzos!”
Withdrawals from Benzodiazepines (colloquially called “Benzos”), prescription depressant drugs that cause sedation, hypnosis, and relieve anxiety as well as muscle spasms, are coming under scrutiny from its users. Intended for…
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