Gray death (also spelled grey death) is a mixture of different opioid drugs. Although the exact combination can vary, synthetic opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil are two common ingredients.  The combination is called gray death because it looks like dry concrete mixing powder. It may also look like chunks or rocks. Since it was created, […]

Opioids are powerful painkillers that pose a high risk of abuse, addiction, and overdose. When prescriptions for opioids rose in the 1990s, so did opioid addictions and overdose deaths. Since that time, those rates have skyrocketed, leading to an opioid epidemic.  In 2017, the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid […]

Like the rest of the country, Ohio has been overwhelmed by the opioid epidemic. However, in recent years, a non-opioid drug has also started wreaking havoc on the state: methamphetamine. What Is Meth? Methamphetamine (or “meth”) is an extremely powerful stimulant drug. It’s a powder that’s typically snorted, injected, or cooked into smokeable rocks called […]

Early in the addiction recovery process, most people experience acute withdrawal. That means they face unpleasant withdrawal symptoms as their bodies adjust to life without drugs.  These symptoms likely fade within two weeks, especially if the person undergoes supervised medical detox. However, some people develop post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? […]