What’s the Hype about Opioid Dependence? Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJune 26, 2017The news is full of stories related to opioid dependence. Officials call it an epidemic. But what hides behind the information you see? More importantly, how does it affect you? Alarming Opioid Dependence Statistics Point to a Growing Problem When talking about opioids, commentators typically lump two distinct types of drugs into one topic: prescription…