Category: Opioid Epidemic

Introduction In recent years, a dangerous and little-known threat has emerged within the illegal drug trade in the United States: Xylazine. Often referred to as “tranq” or “tranq dope,” this…

Did you know that 83% of deaths from prescription opioids were found to be accidental?  Subsequently, did you know that NARCAN® Nasal Spray is a safe and sure-fire method in…

Originally debuted in the 1960s as an intravenous anesthetic to dull severe pain post-surgery or in advanced-stage cancer, fentanyl now stands as the most deadly drug among all illicit opioids….

The massive surge in opioid-related deaths has captured the attention of politicians, healthcare workers and affected family members alike. Recent data shows that roughly 80,000 people in the U.S. have…

Promising news for patients faced with opioid use disorder comes by way of a five-day conference that will bring together the top opioid experts in policy and treatment from around…

The First Lady of Florida, Casey DeSantis, takes on mental health and substance abuse in a new initiative that she launched called the “Hope for Healing” campaign. “Helping our youth…

In this month of July we recognize a fairly new cause created in 2008 to bring awareness to a highly important topic — Minority Mental Health Awareness. Why, you may…

This week on Memorial Day, we commemorate the men and women of the armed forces who selflessly sacrificed their lives in service to our country. While many Americans spend this…

New Season employee Lakrystal Love participated in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27 in Meridian, Mississippi. Love is the program director at the Meridian Treatment Center, marking…

Saturday, April 27 marks this year’s National Drug Take-Back Day. For people battling opioid use disorder, the day signifies much more than a safe disposal of unused or expired medication….