Posts tagged with "opioids"

CBD: An Alternative to Prescription Drugs?

In the modern world, our first approach to treating an illness is to find the most suitable pharmaceutical drug, which we typically get either over-the-counter or on prescription. However, while these medicines are normally effective, they can unlock a whole new box of issues, including dependency and side effects. Becoming reliant on medication can be […]

Facing Addiction

By James W. Hood I had a horrible feeling that October Friday. I’d been in that situation many times before, but this time felt different. That Wednesday, Austin left voicemails that sounded confused — from a friend’s phone, because Austin had lost his. On Thursday, Austin sent texts from that same phone. Something wasn’t right. […]