Nearly 30 years setting the standard in opioid detox. Now focused on education only. No hype. No shortcuts. Just medically grounded clarity.
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Jun 2
The opioid crisis has been fueled by misinformation, fear, stigma, and confusion.
Opiates.org was created to provide free education.
No hype. No politics. Just facts.
Explore: opiates.org
#Opioids #Fentanyl #Addiction #Recovery #Healthcare #PublicHealth
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Jun 2
hOpioids don't just hit your brain—they slow your entire gut.
Opioids don't just hit your brain , they slow your entire gut.
Opioids don't just hit your brain—they slow your entire gut.y slow your entire gut.Opioids don't just hit your brain—they slow your entire gut.
Constipation, bloating, nausea, weird weight swings. If you've used opioids more than a few weeks, you know.
The part no one tells you: most of it is reversible once they're gone.
What recovers after detox 👇
rapiddetox.com/opioid/opioid…
#OpioidRecovery #Detox
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Jun 1
"Just stop." "Show some willpower." "It's a choice."
If addiction worked that way, no one would struggle. But it doesn't and the science is clear.
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Jun 1
Addiction is a medical condition that physically changes the brain's reward and decision-making systems. It's not a moral failing. And here's what most people get wrong: addiction, physical dependence, and mental health conditions are deeply connected but NOT the same thing, and they don't share the same treatment.
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Jun 1
And addiction, physical dependence & mental health are NOT the same thing. Here's the difference 👇
rapiddetox.com/addiction/add…
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May 25
There are monsters in Canada tearing down posters about this missing Jewish girl.
Please circulate this to help find Esther.
#EstherIsMissing
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May 7
After 28 years around opioid recovery, I keep correcting the same myths.
Most families have never been told the truth about any of them.
Here are the 7 I find myself addressing most often. 🧵
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May 7
Myth 5: Every patient's story is the same.
Some are physically dependent from a pain condition. Some are masking emotional pain. Some have an undiagnosed psychiatric condition. The path forward is never one size fits all.
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May 7
Two more myths and the questions every family should ask before choosing a program are in the full piece.
It's not a polite article. But families deserve better than what they're currently being told.
opiates.com/opiates-blog/opi…
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Apr 30
The FDA wants "gas station heroin" classified as Schedule I — same category as actual heroin.
It's already on shelves at smoke shops and convenience stores nationwide.
Some of these 7-OH gummies are more potent than morphine.
ALT Kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa) with broad, glossy green leaves and visible veins, shown alongside dried powder and capsules on a clean, neutral background.
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Apr 27
New launch: OpioidTreatmentFinder.com
The fastest way to find opioid treatment programs and resources — built for people who need answers now, not later.
Explore → opioidtreatmentfinder.com/
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Apr 27
When someone is finally ready to get help, the window can be small.
But finding the right treatment often means:
Hours of Googling
Calling numbers that don't answer
Sorting through programs that don't fit
That delay costs lives. We wanted to fix it.
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Apr 27
Today we're launching OpioidTreatmentFinder.com 🤍Every day, families search for opioid treatment and get lost in a maze of confusing options, outdated directories, and dead ends.We built something better. Here's what it does 🧵
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Apr 22
I just published Why So Many People Relapse After Detox, and What Almost Nobody Tells Families Beforehand medium.com/p/why-so-many-peo…
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Apr 22
Check out my latest article: The Search Bar at 2 A.M.: What We Owe the Families Looking for Answers linkedin.com/pulse/search-ba… via @LinkedIn
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