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December 20, 2023
Opioid Use Disorder and Chronic Pain

Opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain are complex issues that often occur together, posing significant challenges for patients and […]

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December 7, 2023
Fentanyl-Laced Pills Increasingly a Danger to Young People

Fentanyl-laced pills are increasingly causing overdoses among young people throughout the country as well as in North Carolina, and it […]

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November 28, 2023
North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion: Hope for Those Battling Drug Addiction

In a significant move towards addressing the drug addiction crisis in North Carolina, the state is inching closer to expanding […]

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November 27, 2023
The Hidden Dangers of Fentanyl in Marijuana

In the ongoing battle against substance abuse, a new and alarming trend has emerged: the presence of fentanyl in marijuana. […]

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November 21, 2023
North Carolina’s Bold Legislative Response to Tackle the Fentanyl Crisis

In a powerful response to the escalating fentanyl crisis, the North Carolina Senate has introduced a bill that aims to […]

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October 25, 2023
5 Types of Behavioral Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder

Behavioral therapy is crucial in treating Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) as part of a comprehensive approach that often includes medication-assisted […]

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October 24, 2023
Pregnancy and Opioid Use Disorder

Treatment for addiction during pregnancy is a sensitive issue, as it involves addressing the mother's addiction and ensuring the safety […]

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October 13, 2023
OTC Narcan Spray Available in North Carolina

Naloxone is available as a nasal spray in some North Carolina pharmacies over the counter. The drug can reverse overdoses […]

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September 28, 2023
Families Mourning Fentanyl Deaths Take Fight to Capitol

Like several US states, North Carolina has been hard hit by the fentanyl epidemic. In the past nine years, 13,671 […]

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September 27, 2023
Is Addiction to Opioids A Proven Brain Disease?

Addiction to opioids is often described as a brain disease because it fundamentally alters the way a person's brain functions. […]

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