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Why Are Opioids So Frightening?

A class of drugs known as opioids is used to treat pain. The drugs block pain signals by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and...

Student Athletes and Opioid Misuse: A Growing Problem

There are many benefits to participating in sports as a teenager. Sports can also be dangerous, as evidenced by the over 5 million...

Identifying and Treating Opioid Substance Use Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community

A person who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) faces social stigma, discrimination, and other...

Opioid Addiction in the LGBTQ Community

Among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) persons, substance abuse is a significant problem. In the...

Helping a Family Member With Opioid Addiction

There are millions of Americans affected by opioid addiction, and rates are on the rise. Despite the fact that opioids are legal and can...