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Oxycodone is the second most misused prescription opioid in the United States.1 According to a 2020 survey, among Americans aged 12 and older:1,2 2 million (1.1%) misused oxycodone. 3 million (3.3%) misused prescription pain medicines. In Nevada, prescription opioid misuse is slightly higher than the national average. Between 2018 and 2019, 3.87% of Nevadans aged […]

Misuse of hydrocodone and other prescription pain medicines is widespread in America.1 In the United States in 2020, hydrocodone had the highest rate of misuse out of all the prescription pain medicines, with 4.7 million Americans (1.7%) aged 12 or older having abused hydrocodone within the year before the survey.1 That same year, 2.3 million Americans […]

Men who struggle with substance abuse or addiction often face unique challenges and may benefit from sex- or gender-specific programming. Men may struggle with the concept of seeking help, as gender stereotyping may lead them to believe that seeking treatment is a sign of weakness. Even after going into treatment, some men may feel uncomfortable […]

A 2020 survey shows that roughly 902,000 Americans aged 12 and older used heroin within the past year, with 691,000 of them meeting the criteria for a heroin use disorder.11 In Nevada, an estimated 5,000 people aged 12 and older used heroin in 2019.8 In this article, you will learn what heroin is, why it’s […]

Teenagers who struggle with addiction may find themselves facing unique challenges. The brain isn’t fully developed until early adulthood, leaving teens and young adults more vulnerable to chemical and behavioral changes caused by substance abuse.1 In particular, evidence suggests that teens who abuse substances may be at increased risk for developing substance use disorders. In […]