The US Opioid Overdose Epidemic: The History to TodayDrug overdoses have been with us as long as drugs have existed. But the United States had a dramatic increase in overdose deaths beginning in the early 2000s. In fact...reactionscomments
Access to Treatment: Insurance and Other BarriersThere are many treatments that are effective in helping people with opioid use disorder (OUD). These include prescription medicines, community needle exchanges, and inpatient or outpatient programs. Although there are...reactionscomments
Navigating Employment, Housing, and Legal Rights in RecoveryIf you are recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD), you deserve congratulations. You have done the hard work of deciding to treat your condition. But as you know, you need...reactionscomments
Opioid Detoxification: What to ExpectDetoxification from opioids involves removing opioids from the body and managing withdrawal symptoms. It is the first step toward recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). Knowing what to expect during...reactionscomments
The Science of Addiction: How Opioids Affect the BrainAnyone who takes opioids, whether by prescription or not, is at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD). This is true even if it is a small dose or if it...reactionscomments
Racial Disparities in HealthcareThe term "racial disparities" refers to the ways that different racial groups are treated differently or have different outcomes. Racial disparities in healthcare are differences in care that harm certain...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to discover how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials have a language of their own. If you are considering joining 1 of these studies, it helps to understand the common terms doctors and researchers use when talking...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment and/or test work better than existing standard treatments and/or tests? Each year, thousands of treatments and/or tests...reactionscomments
