Friday, December 20, 2019

Fentanyl Abuse, What Addiction Can Cost, & PTSD Resources

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Fentanyl is a manmade narcotic used as pain reliever, generally, after a surgery or as a part of any medical treatment. In other words, it is a potent synthetic opioid drug used to relieve pain. Some branded drugs are composed using Fentanyl. It is stronger than morphine but it can be fatal in case of addiction or overdose. Fentanyl is a very potent drug and it comes with its own signs and symptoms of abuse, though many are commonly found across all drug abuse users. We take a look at what abuse of this drug looks like and what long-term abuse can do to a person.
Substance abuse is not a cheap habit by any means. Addiction to a substance like alcohol can be expensive. If you go out to a bar every night and have a few cocktails, that’s $30-$40 extra dollars you could be putting away for yourself. Yes, addiction can have a severe impact on a person’s financial status, but that’s not the only cost we are talking about. Addiction can have a literal and figurative cost, affecting relationships, physical health, and mental health.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an illness caused by an unfortunate incident, whether it is felt or seen. Symptoms may include retroactive flashbacks, hallucinations, extreme panic, uncontrollable anxiety, and depression. Most individuals suffering from trauma respond with moods that range from anxious to depressed. Such responses are normal and for most people. PTSD is the enduring product of horrendous trials and tribulations, whether it be sexual or physical abuse, sudden loss of a loved person, injury, war, natural disaster. In our latest blog, we discuss everything else you need to know about PTSD and how it can cause other issues in life if left unchecked.
Sara Combs, SRC’s Director of Nursing on KTKV-PHX

Sara Combs, SRC's Director of Nursing, shared her story of her son's drug addiction and how it has affected her journey in helping others.



Sara Combs of SRC on KTVK-PHX
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In the News: National Survey Finds Teens Vaping More Marijuana and Nicotine

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National Survey Finds Teens Vaping More Marijuana and Nicotine
The annual Monitoring the Future survey has found U.S. teens are vaping more marijuana and nicotine than a year ago. The survey found 14% of 12th graders said they had vaped marijuana in the last month—almost double the percentage reported last year. Read More
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Congress Expected to Pass Measure to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
Congress is expected to pass a measure this week that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products—including e-cigarettes—to 21, The Washington Post reports. Read More
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Deaths Linked to Meth Use Climbing in Many States
The number of deaths associated with methamphetamine is on the rise in many states, according to The New York Times. Read More
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Treating Babies Exposed to Opioids During Pregnancy Costs $573 Million Annually
The cost of treating babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome, who experience withdrawal after being exposed to opioids during pregnancy, was $573 million in 2016, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics. Read More
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Sackler Family Withdrew More Than $10 Billion from OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma
Members of the Sackler family, who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, withdrew more than $10 billion from the company as scrutiny over its role in the opioid epidemic grew, The New York Times reports. Read More
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