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Does the Current Opioid Crisis Constitute a National Emergency? The federal government has multiple responsibilities, including acknowledging when a situation has turned from a problem into a crisis. Currently, there are many people who are debating whether or not the opioid crisis in the US today needs to be declared a national emergency. Both sides of the fence have valid points and the debate itself can be quite heated. First of all, it is important to understand what falls within this category of drugs. Opioids are a classification of drugs that includes illegal street drugs as well as ones that can be prescribed and used under the care of a medical professional. Although heroin is often the first thing that comes to mind when opiates are mentioned, the ones prescribed by doctors can be equally addictive. Oftentimes the first exposure someone has to this class of drugs is after some type of medical crisis when a medical team determined that it was the best course of action fo

Counseling For Heroin Addicts

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With over 15 million addicts , the heroin epidemic has become a real problem in the US. Heroin addicts seeking treatment and rehabilitation understand the difficulty associated with this journey. It's important to recognize the value of counseling and the use of Suboxone while going down this path. Here is a look at what both can do in unison. Benefits of Counseling For Heroin Addicts 1) Adds Structure To Treatment Plan It all starts with something as simple as a structured solution in an addict's life. The standard string with addicts is being unable to find structure in their life. This can cause significant concerns about what to do next and how to get out of the cycle they're in. Counseling can break this cycle and make sure there is a structured plan put in place to help. Without this structure, the addict is never able to get out and ends up making things worse. This structure adds to the integrity of the treatment and how it is managed in the long