The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines addiction as “a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.” When it comes to opiates, the drugs that are being sought and used include heroin, methadone, and codeine. Opioids include synthetic opiates like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and related drugs. An … Continue reading Can Aromatherapy Really Help in Recovery from Opiate Addiction?