Opiates vs. Opioids: What is the Difference? Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 5, 2019What is the difference between opiates vs. opioids? All opiates are opioids, but not all opioids are opiates. Opioids refer to substances that act on the brain’s opiate receptors. Opiates are natural alkaloids found in the opium poppy that act on the brain’s opiate receptors. If you are suffering from opioid addiction, an opiate addiction…
Unexpected Tramadol Side Effects Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 11, 2019Tramadol is a synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic medication. It’s similar to opioids like Percocet and works to relieve moderate to severe pain. In 2014, the U.S. Drug Enforcement classified tramadol as a Schedule IV controlled substance. Since it is a narcotic pain reliever, it has the same risk of addiction as other prescription drugs in…
Learn About Fentanyl vs Heroin Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 27, 2019The opiate addiction epidemic facing Americans today has the potential to ravage an entire generation of people. For decades, the nation has seen flare-ups of heroin abuse. At this time, we are again experiencing the same issue. However, there’s a more evil opiate substance starting to make heroin look like cough syrup. On the streets,…
