You’ve likely heard the terms “opioids” and “opiates” at some point in your life, especially if you’re living with a substance use disorder. It’s easy to confuse the two or assume that they’re the same. They might sound similar, but there are key differences between them. Opioids and opiates are both narcotics, they’re used to […]
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A signing ceremony was held in Johnson City Monday to form a new partnership in the fight against opioid addiction. ReVIDA Recovery Centers and Lindsey Wilson College signed a formal agreement to improve addiction disorder treatment and improve education. One goal is to enhance the training for ReVIDA employees.
“Even though medicine long ago reached a consensus that addiction is a complex brain disorder with behavioral components, the public and even many in healthcare and the justice system continue to view it as a result of moral weakness and flawed character.” -Dr. Nora Volkow Small towns are great. Everybody knows your name, it’s easy […]
