Opioids

Heroin is a popular illegal drug in various parts of the country. The use of heroin has skyrocketed in the past five years to more than double its previous rates. However, heroin is commonly laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl. As a result, over a quarter-million...

Buprenorphine is used to treat people with an opioid use disorder (OUD) and relieve withdrawal symptoms during opioid detoxification. It's also used to maintain abstinence during recovery and as a treatment for severe chronic pain. What Is Buprenorphine and What Is...