How Opioid Addiction Occurs
America is currently a public health crisis on two fronts. One is the global COVID-19, but the other has been around for over a decade and reaching new levels of severity as a result of the pandemic. I am of course talking about sharp rise in opioid use we are currently encountering. In a time of high stress and isolation, where people have been sheltering in place, losing their jobs and fretting over loved ones–many are resorting to drugs to feel better. Unfortunately, this also means a rise in drug addiction and overdoses. In times like these, knowing how opioid addiction occurs can help you stay safe and weather the storm. How Opioid Addiction Occurs and the Symptoms of Opiate Use So, what are the signs that somebody is an opioid user? If a loved one is abusing their medication, or has developed an addiction, here are some changes in behavior to look out for: Poor hygiene Bizarre sleeping patterns (always tired, rarely sleeps or sleeps at odd hours or in excessive ...