October 2023

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is an illness whereby a person indulges in excessive consumption of opioid substances. They form consumption habits that are difficult to abandon despite repeated commitments. Opioids are substances that are derived from the opium poppy plant. They provide pain relief and a euphoric feeling to the users. Hence, people tend to get accustomed to the euphoric feeling that they bring and form a habit of consuming substances in amounts that can be dangerous.

The cocaine addiction problem is a heavy burden that impacts individuals and communities across America, not excluding New York. The harsh consequences of cocaine use on both physical and mental health, coupled with its societal impact, underlines the dire need to confront this issue effectively. Teaming up with Fusion Recovery and BlueCross BlueShield, a considerable push is being made to combat the cocaine addiction crisis in New York and extend wide-ranging treatment and support for those in distress.