LEAF Blog

Opioids of all kinds have addictive properties, but we want to highlight one that poses a particularly high risk: fentanyl. Read on to learn more about this substance.

Opioids are drugs typically used to reduce pain, but in recent years, opioids have been misused in increasing numbers, leading to what is known as “The Opioid Epidemic.”

Whether the opioids are legal or illegal, they are capable of causing similar harm to those who take them.

Yale Medicine describes opioid use disorder as “a chronic brain disease in which people continue to use opioids in spite of harms caused by their use.”

Read on for more information on what opioids are, why they’re dangerous, and what you can do to prevent opioid misuse.

Opioids are highly addictive drugs that can easily lead to dependence, addiction, and overdose. What can you do if you witness someone whom you suspect is overdosing? Read on for more information.

Responding to an opioid overdose can feel overwhelming, especially if you're the first on the scene. The person might not be able to talk, and you might be worried about doing the wrong thing. We're here to give you some quick tips for handling a tough situation. Take a two-minute break to read this—it could be the knowledge that saves a life one day.

What is Naloxone?

You may have heard about naloxone (aka Narcan) in the media. This isn't yet another drug to be misused and contribute to drug problems in society. In fact, it's safe, nonaddictive, and a fantastic tool to save a life in an opioid overdose crisis. Anyone can use naloxone to reverse the effects of an opioid drug overdose.