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June 16, 2023
North Carolina Man Who Sold Fentanyl-Tainted Crack Gets 16+ Years

A Beulaville, North Carolina, man who sold crack tainted with fentanyl was sentenced to over 16 years in prison for […]

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June 15, 2023
Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults

Older adults are increasingly seeking help for opioid use disorder. Like anyone, older adults may take an opioid prescription for […]

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June 14, 2023
Long-Term Effects of Fentanyl Use

The long-term effects of fentanyl use can harm many parts of a person's life. Fentanyl, like many opioids, is a […]

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May 19, 2023
North Carolina Crime Lab Finds Fentanyl in Gummies and More

Fentanyl is a common contaminant found in drugs across the US, and this is also true for North Carolina, where […]

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May 18, 2023
Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms, Facts and Timeline

Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs in America, yet it’s also ubiquitous when it comes to street drugs. […]

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May 4, 2023
How Does Ketamine for Pain Management Work?

In the past, ketamine was primarily used for anesthesia and sedation in medical procedures. The drug itself has been around […]

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April 21, 2023
Blue Fentanyl Pills: What Are They?

Blue fentanyl pills seem to come out of nowhere but are now ubiquitous among drug users. Many drug users buy […]

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April 18, 2023
Opioid Use Disorder in North Carolina’s Trucking Industry

One in sixteen jobs in North Carolina is trucking jobs. Did you know substance use – especially opioids – is […]

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April 17, 2023
Frankenstein Opioids: A New Danger On The Streets (And Online)

The opioid epidemic, while not reported as often, has not gone away. People of all ages have overdosed when accidentally […]

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March 27, 2023
Understanding Xylazine, A Scary Drug Being Added to Fentanyl

Fentanyl is the cause of death in most overdose cases in the US, even as the country has struggled to […]

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