Category: Opioids Addiction

Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms

By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 27, 2022

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is usually prescribed in order to treat severe pain. It is reserved for the most extreme circumstances, such as for people who have to deal with chronic pain as a result of cancer. It is much more powerful than other opioids and is considered to be almost 100 times […]

Ingesting Oxycodone — Dangers of Snorting, Shooting, Smoking, and Swallowing Opioids

By AE user on April 27, 2020

The United States is currently in the grip of a nationwide health crisis of opioid abuse. In 2019, more than 70% of drug overdose deaths involved opioids, totaling 49,860 deaths. Despite being incredibly dangerous, prescription opioids have become relatively accessible through doctors and pharmacies in recent decades, leading to a surge in opioid drug abuse. […]

Skid Row’s Legacy & What It Means for Southern California’s Drug Problem

By AE user on March 27, 2020

Skid Row is a 50-square-block area in Los Angeles that has one of the densest populations of homeless people in the country. About 7,872 homeless people live here, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority — more than any other area of the city. This 2.5-minute video from ABC-7 offers an aerial tour of Skid Row […]

Cornerstone: Helping Opioid Addicts since 1984

By Cornerstone of Southern California on August 10, 2016

Cornerstone has been helping opioid addicts since our inception in 1984. We understand the disease of addiction and understand the added difficulties in recovery when it comes to opioid street drugs and prescription drugs. The opioid epidemic has been out of control in this country for years and only recently have we seen some action […]

Opioid Addiction Increases Post Surgery

By AE user on June 29, 2016

A new study has linked those who have had a back surgery or joint replacement surgery to a higher risk of opioid use and dependence post surgery. The study shows that a significant percentage of patients who have gone under the knife continue to take very potent prescription opioid painkillers for months even years after […]

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