Fair Oaks Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.
Opiates are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers, such as hydrocodone, morphine, and oxycodone, but also the street drug heroin. The two different substances may seem worlds apart, but in actuality, they are very much the same. Oftentimes, opioid pain medications are prescribed post-surgery or for a chronic pain condition. Some people are...Read More
How do I know if my loved one is suffering from prescription drug abuse? There are warning some signs of prescription drug abuse. If you think that someone you love may have a problem with prescription drug abuse, look for some of the following indications: Opioids: Increased anxiety, panic attacks, psychosis, depression, irritability, lowered motivation,...Read More
