Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are known as tranquilizers. These medications are often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. Benzos are some of the most commonly prescribed medications, with […]
On average, five Oregon residents die from an opioid overdose every week. One of the reasons for this high number is fentanyl, an especially powerful opioid, is often added to […]
In October of 2021, Eugune, Oregon was the site of the state’s largest methamphetamine bust. Law enforcement seized 384 pounds of meth, firearms, and a large amount of cash during […]
In February of 2022, the Oregon Capitol Chronicle published an article informing readers that Oregon had the seventh highest rate of cocaine use in the United States. If you are […]
Have you heard about benzodiazepine use and its potential to cause substance dependence? Many people have not. Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have said, “The opioid crisis has […]
Heroin is one of the most commonly recognized drugs by name, but most people are not familiar enough with heroin to identify it by sight. While this may be a […]
Heroin use is not always obvious to a person who does not know what to look for. If you have never been part of a social circle with significant […]
Fentanyl continues to show up in headlines across the nation, with Oregon being no exception. As such, fentanyl use is increasingly finding itself at the center of the opioid epidemic. […]
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid, and doctors will prescribe it for severe or chronic pain. There are two main types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical and illicitly manufactured fentanyl. The effects […]
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