Tag: Opioids

Imagine being — what most would probably consider — a “normal” person: Back in 2018, I had a stable job, a young daughter and was in a happy relationship. But life can change quickly. On one unfortunate morning, while skiing at Mammoth with my boyfriend, I had a ski accident ...

Another example of why its important to let the students choose what they want to learn. By doing this they show initiative and independence. Co-authored by Milena and Alexys Advanced Chemistry XII students were given this challenge by Dr. Paulianda Jones, their chemistry teacher. At the st...

Steven’s story provides us with a glimpse into his struggle with pain and opioids. His journey, shared in its entirety, sheds light on the challenges he faced and is still dealing with today. Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash In this series, we navigate the intricate t...

What is an opioid? Opioids are synthetic opiates, derived from the opium poppy plant (a natural pain reliever). One of the most common pain medications on the market is prescribed by physicians after patient sustained a physical injury, following surgery many patients have prescribed some sort of na...

The latest statistics on the overdose crisis — roughly 64,000 deaths in the United States in 2016 — also reveal that fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are now the driving force behind US overdose deaths. Fentanyl is an opioid estimated to be 50 to 100 times more po...

It’s been 2 years since I last had a craving. Last week the crippling morning cravings returned. Today I woke up with every fiber of my body screaming for heroin. I want to get high right now. That was reality every day when I first quit. With time the voices subsided. A week ago, the...