The number of people suffering from heroin addiction has continued to increase since 2007, according to the National Institute on… more
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is defined as a chronic relapsing brain disease marked by a person’s compulsive alcohol use, loss… more
Opiates are one of the most commonly abused class of drugs in the United States today. Also known as opioids,… more
Drugs within this class are most frequently prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and insomnia, though other conditions may… more
Opioid drugs include illicit drugs such as heroin and a variety of prescription painkillers, such as codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone and… more
Opiate abuse and addiction are sweeping our nation. In addition to illicit opiates like heroin, a growing threat is fueling… more
Millions of Americans every year are prescribed opiates to help deal with a range of ailments, typically those which are… more
With only a few words, the Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) sums up the power that honesty and outreach… more
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Mass) seeks to aid in improving the quality of life for… more
In 2001, the National Drug Intelligence Center’s Massachusetts Drug Threat Assessment issued a statement recognizing that “Heroin has emerged as… more
