Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is available by prescription to treat severe pain. While fentanyl has medicinal uses, the version of it that is circling the street is different. Referred to as “illicitly-manufactured fentanyl” (IMF), street fentanyl is not regulated for safety, which is why it leads to thousands of overdose deaths each year.
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Rohypnol is the brand name for a prescription benzodiazepine known as flunitrazepam. This medication is not approved for use in the United States, however, in other countries, it is used as an anti-anxiety or insomnia drug.
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Methadone is a prescription medication used to treat pain conditions and substance use disorders. Whether you received a prescription for methadone for pain or opioid withdrawal, it is possible to become addicted to it.
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Beating addiction isn’t easy, but with the right treatment, anyone can achieve lasting recovery. For many people, the path to recovery involves a comprehensive approach, known as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), combining medications with behavioral therapy, counseling, and peer support.
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Kelly is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing with a concentration in mental health at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Kelly has fourteen years nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Advanced Practice Nurse in both psychiatric and substance use disorder settings. She has worked in inpatient settings as well as provided community nursing as a Nurse Practitioner. Kelly brings empathy to an underserved population and her clients share that they feel listened to without judgment.
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