Shannon Browning

The opioid epidemic is a devastating national crisis that affects people from all walks of life, and Nevada is not immune to its harmful impacts. Many people know someone who misuses opioids, and there is still a debilitating stigma that surrounds opioid misuse, making people afraid to ask for help. This problem needs our attention […]

“I, unfortunately, got hurt, so I couldn’t stay in [the Marines] anymore. I got my first prescription from the VA, and I remember I took that first pill, and it just kind of blew me away. You slowly start drifting away from what is normal,” said Marine veteran,, Austin Pollard. One of the most commonly

Approximately 2 million people in the United States misuse opioids. The opioid epidemic affects people from nearly every background, income status and age group, including kids and teens. Armed with knowledge and awareness, kids and teens will be better prepared for knowing how to protect themselves and others from misuse and addiction. “I never thought

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and misusing opioids are encouraged to get help today. A mother’s misuse has a number of consequences, not only for her, but also for her baby. Opioid use disorder has been linked to maternal death and, for babies, it has been linked to poor fetal growth, premature birth, stillbirth,

At Behavioral Health NV, we talk a lot about opioids and seeking treatment for substance abuse and opioid addiction. But what exactly are opioids? Let’s break down exactly what opioids are, what types of drugs are classed as opioids, how they affect the brain, and how opioid withdrawal affects the body. What are opioids and