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In Colorado, many people have been affected by the opioid epidemic. The state has been working to help reduce the problem on a medical, legal and personal level. One opioid available by prescription and is unfortunately often misused is morphine. Throughout Colorado, whether in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs or anywhere else in the state, people live with morphine addiction. This opioid pain reliever… Continue reading Morphine Withdrawal and Detox in Colorado

Many different kinds of opioids are prescription painkillers. Morphine is one of these potent and highly addictive opioids. If you or a loved one is prescribed morphine, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of morphine abuse and addiction. What Is Morphine? Morphine is an opiate pain reliever that is derived directly from… Continue reading Morphine Abuse & Addiction

Gabapentin is a prescription medication commonly used for nerve pain, seizures, alcohol use disorder, alcohol withdrawal and insomnia. It was once thought to be a safe, non-addictive drug that became widely used for chronic pain and neurological conditions. In 2017, 68 million prescriptions were written for gabapentin, making it the tenth most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S. Gabapentin is not classified on the… Continue reading Gabapentin Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Detox

Fentanyl addiction has become a public health crisis in Colorado and throughout the country. Although it is a prescription medication, fentanyl comes with serious risks and should never be taken without a doctor’s order. Even people who have a prescription for fentanyl can become dependent on the medication. Fentanyl addiction treatment is often necessary for those… Continue reading Fentanyl Addiction Treatment & Rehab Center in Colorado

At a Glance Like the rest of the nation, Colorado is in the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic. In 2018, two-thirds of drug overdose deaths involved opioids. People also become addicted to commonly prescribed stimulant drugs like Adderall, which can be more accessible. Adderall is a stimulant prescribed to treat attention-deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder… Continue reading Adderall Addiction Treatment & Rehab in Colorado