Medicare and Medicaid are both government programs designed to assist in providing health insurance. The main differences are as follows: Medicare is a national, federally run program that is based on age qualifications. If you are over 65 years old, or under 65 with a disability, you are covered by Medicare regardless of how much...Read More
Medicaid is a state program that provides health insurance to those with a low income. Since Medicaid is state-run, eligibility will vary by state.Read More
Medicare is a federal program that provides assistance with health insurance based on age qualifications. If you are over 65 years old (or under 65 with a disability) and a U.S. citizen, you are likely covered by Medicare regardless of how much money you make. Read More
Carfentanil is an illegally produced synthetic opioid that is showing up on the streets of Ohio, often disguised and sold as heroin. However, carfentanil is actually 100 times more potent than fentanyl—a drug that is already more addictive and more dangerous than heroin itself. This means that users frequently are unaware of what they are...Read More
Oftentimes, carfentanil has the same appearance as other addictive substances such as heroin or even cocaine. Its white, powdery characteristics are nearly indistinguishable from cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl to the human eye.Read More
Carfentanil is not approved for human consumption because it is so dangerous. Instead, carfentanil is sometimes used as a tranquilizer for big mammals such as elephants. The DEA classifies carfentanil as a Schedule II drug to indicate just how dangerous it is.Read More
The gray death drug is a mix of several illegal and deadly opioids, like heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. Many times, it is entirely unknown what users will get in the gray death drug. As a result, the gray death drug is leading to a rising number of opioid-related deaths throughout Ohio.Read More
Mental health recovery is a continuous process. This means that you must learn useful skills to manage mental wellness over time. These skills can be used before, during, and after times of mental health crises or when any other concerns present themselves. Remember that recovery is an active practice that becomes easier and more effective...Read More
Though it’s true that mental illnesses aren’t something that can be cured or “fixed,” people can absolutely recover from the symptoms and maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle. Mental illnesses can be completely manageable as long as the person has the right medications, mental health care, and they stay true to the stages of recovery.Read More
Some people worry that they won’t be able to access or afford mental health help. However, there are treatment programs out there that will work with you to get you the help that you need. Sometimes, getting mental health help can be as easy as reaching out to a trusted friend, having the right resources...Read More
