With opiate addiction rates soaring and the cost of treatment out of reach for many, people often search for alternative way out addiction for themselves and their loved ones. Thousands of homeopathic approaches and herbal therapies are one Google search away, promising all manner of detox benefits for opioid addiction.
November 2, 2018
Myoclonus is involuntary twitching in a muscle or group of muscles. It is not a disease, but it can be a symptom of a nervous system disorder or other physical health issue. Some health concerns that can involve myoclonus include the following: Multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease Alzheimer’s disease Epilepsy Low Blood Pressure Myoclonus that isn’t … Continue reading Opioid Drug Use and Myoclonus
August 26, 2018
On This Page: The Severity of Dependency Issues in Treatment Drugs Used in Medical Addiction Treatment Drug-Free Recovery Naturally occurring in nascent pods of the poppy plant, opium is a potent sedative that has given way to intoxication over the course of thousands of years. Acting on the body’s Central Nervous System (CNS), opium acts … Continue reading Types of Opiate Treatment
April 27, 2018
The US government invests money in research on drug trends across the country. Keeping a record of how many individuals are addicted to drugs, and what percentage of drug rehabilitation intake assessments are attributable to a particular drug, helps the government make decisions regarding action and legislation in the fight against drug use. In terms … Continue reading Opiate Addiction Statistics
April 27, 2018
Regardless of whether use comes from following a doctor’s prescription or by a more recreational pursuit, opiates are medications that people frequently abuse. Developed originally for the relief of severe and chronic pain, the side effects of opiates can be rather unpredictable and dangerous. Opiate Side Effects That May Occur Let’s consider some of the … Continue reading Unexpected Side Effects of Opiate Use
April 26, 2018
On This Page: Effects on the Brain Repairing the Brain Help for Oxycodone Addiction Addiction can be a lifelong battle. Drugs can powerfully influence recovering addicts even after professional treatment and years of living sober. The psychological aspects of addiction run deep, while drugs physically alter the brain’s chemistry. It may be a struggle to … Continue reading Can My Brain Heal after Oxycodone Use?
April 24, 2018
On This Page: Mitigating Painkiller Abuse and Addiction Alternative Pain Management Treatment Can Help Painkiller addiction in the United States has skyrocketed in the last decade. For example, in 2012, healthcare providers wrote 259 million painkiller prescriptions. This amount is enough for every American adult to have a bottle of pills.[1] Despite widespread education available … Continue reading 10% of Patients with Painkiller Scripts Develop Addiction
April 8, 2015
Once associated with poor inner cities, heroin use has a new image. It’s the chic drug of choice for some in upper-income brackets in exclusive neighborhoods. In some cases, drug dealers make personal deliveries to these fashionable areas, and they even run specials to attract their young, urban professional clientele.[1] In fact, heroin use is … Continue reading Rich People and Heroin: The Path to a Deadly Addiction
July 25, 2013
Suboxone, a combination drug that includes buprenorphine and naloxone, is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) exclusively for the treatment of opiate addiction.[1] However, the drug has come under fire in recent years due to the risk of developing a secondary addiction as well as accidental overdose. Among the issues that have been … Continue reading Alternatives to Suboxone Treatment
June 10, 2013
Morphine is often a go-to prescription for pain management, especially for people who struggle with chronic pain. In the United States, that’s no small number: About 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain, according to The American Academy of Pain Medicine. Additionally, the FDA reports that about 23 million prescriptions were given for long-acting … Continue reading Does Morphine Make Pain Worse?
March 29, 2013