by Evolve Indy | Apr 27, 2023 | Drug Treatment
Opioids are strong pain relievers that are often used to relieve the intensity of pain, especially after surgery or dental procedures. Opioids are a broad class of drugs including illegal ones such as heroin, synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and prescription medicines...
by Evolve Indy | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog
The opioid epidemic is an ever-growing and complex issue in Indiana. It has taken over our neighborhoods, communities, and lives as we know them. Families have been torn apart, people have lost their lives, and the crisis keeps growing bigger by the day. If you or...
by Evolve Indy | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Educational Resource
Opiate addiction is a frustrating and harmful habit to find yourself entangled in, given the negative tolls these drugs take on your emotional and physical well-being. You can also experience severe legal, financial, and family-related issues as a result. The US...
by Evolve Indy | Nov 30, 2020 | Educational Resource, Blog
We’ve all turned on the television or seen the headlines online about the opioid epidemic. This epidemic has wide-ranging implications for public health and the economy. Examining the opioid crisis statistics helps us to better understand the epidemic, how we got...
by Evolve Indy | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, Drug Treatment
Opioid addiction affects millions of people. In the United States, more than 128 people die from opioid overdose each day. But, what is opioid addiction, and what does it look like? Opioids are a type of drug generally used to relieve pain. Doctors prescribe opioids...
