Long-Term Effects of Opioids

person dealing with long term effects of opioids

Reading Time: 3 minutesSome people lose their loved ones to an opioid overdose every day. Opioid addiction does not always begin intentionally. Many people become dependent after undergoing medical treatment that requires care afterward. In some cases, a person might not even realize that they have become addicted. This is extremely dangerous as someone dependent will often find […]

Signs of an Opioid Addiction

a man distressed as he struggles with signs of opioid addiction

Reading Time: 3 minutesAddiction is a disease where individuals have had their brain chemistry altered due to repeated use of a substance. This change makes the individual dependent upon the substance abused to function in a normal manner. In the case of opioid addiction, the condition is usually caused by the abuse of prescription opioids. Insight Recovery Center […]