Opioid Clinic

Painkiller Detox and Withdrawal

Prescription painkillers are opioid medications that manage pain and, furthermore, exhibit activity throughout the brain's pleasure centers. Their interaction with opioid receptors in the brain results in a down-modification of the sensations of ...

... to minimize risk and requires regular visitation to a methadone clinic. A single dose of methadone lasts anywhere from 24-36 hours. Buprenorphine —A partial opioid agonist taken orally or sublingually (under the tongue ... continue reading

Are Prescription Painkillers as Addictive as Heroin?

The Link Between Painkillers and Heroin According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in 2011, 4.2 million Americans aged 12 or over had used heroin at least once in their lives. Of these users, an estimated 23% will go on to become ...

... turned to illegal methods in order to acquire opioid painkillers, which quickly become a gateway towards heroin ... needed medical care, but the patient leaves the clinic or treatment center at the conclusion of each day ... continue reading

Using Painkillers When Pregnant

Prescription painkillers, or opioids, are commonly used to treat pain. Opioid painkillers include drugs such as hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin), codeine, and morphine. In addition to their inclusion in the many opioid analgesic ...

... the body clears the drug out of its system. What type of opioid the mother used. Whether the baby was born early. NAS symptoms can ... maintenance requires a woman to go to a clinic daily to receive her dose. More studies ... continue reading

Roxy Abuse Symptoms, Side Effects, and Addiction Treatment

What Is Roxicodone Used For? Roxicodone (often called “roxies,” “roxy,” or “blues”) is one of the brand names for oxycodone —a powerful opioid prescription painkiller. Roxicodone is prescribed to alleviate pain that cannot be managed ...

... the market. Prescriptions for oxycodone exploded with the boom of “pill mills,” or clinics at which getting an opioid prescription is exceedingly easy. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), there were ... continue reading

Side Effects of Demerol Use: Short-Term Effects, Long-Term Effects and Treatment

What Is Demerol Used For? Demerol is a prescription opioid painkiller with effects similar to those of the illicit opiate drug heroin, including the production of a pleasant, euphoric state among those who use it. Demerol is a branded formulation of ...

... heroin and, in a similar manner, to that of prescription opioid painkillers . When severe, it can result in inadequate delivery ... . It may only be administered at specialized clinics. Methadone may be used as a long-term ... continue reading

Opioid Addiction: Treatment and Rehab

If you or a loved one abuses opioids, you should know that opioid addiction treatment can be a beneficial and potentially life-saving intervention. 1 It can be challenging and uncomfortable to stop using opioids on your own. 2 Opioid rehab can help ...

... United States. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health , 9.5 million people misused opioids in the past year; 9.3 million of those people misused prescription pain relievers, and 902,000 people used ... continue reading

Prescription Opioid Addiction: Pain Medication Side Effects and Treatment

What Are Prescription Painkillers? Prescription painkillers are medications used to treat moderate-to-severe pain after surgery or injury and specific medical conditions like cancer. 1 Prescription opioids have also become increasingly accepted as ...

... , you are at increased risk for developing these issues if you misuse them. 3,4,7,11 Long-term use of opioids may also increase the risk for developing an addiction and/or lead to an overdose. 3 Signs and Symptoms of ... continue reading

Can You Overdose on Painkillers?

Some of the most predominantly prescribed pain management medications are opioid analgesics (painkillers). These prescription drugs interact with opioid receptors throughout the brain, initiating a chain of events that ultimately brings pain relief ...

... , including a rise in abuse. The CDC reported a sharp rise in the number of emergency department visits involving opioid analgesics from 2004 to 2008; visits shot up from 144,600 to 305,900. Culture of acceptance . NIDA ... continue reading

The 5 Most Dangerous Painkiller Myths

While painkiller use is widespread, there is a vast amount of false information surrounding them. Unfortunately, many people begin using opioid painkillers knowing little about them. Given few details about these drugs - how they work, when to take ...

... more to maintain your relief. The continued use of opioid medications often leads to tolerance . This is the need ... and dosing . You may be used to taking one opioid analgesic and your friend may be used to taking another ... continue reading

Snorting Vicodin: Side Effects, Dangers, and Addiction Treatment

Vicodin is the brand name for a prescription medication that is frequently used for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Vicodin is comprised of two active pain relievers: 1 Hydrocodone —an opioid pain reliever. Hydrocodone it is a ...

... or reverse the effects. 1 They may be given an overdose treatment drug called naloxone —essentially an opioid antidote used to manage adverse reactions and prevent death. 2 Signs That Someone Is Addicted to Vicodin ... continue reading

Side Effects of ACTIQ Abuse

ACTIQ is a brand name for fentanyl, an extremely powerful opioid painkiller that is used only for severe pain such as breakthrough cancer pain 1 . Fentanyl is available in a number of formulations and delivery methods, including 2,3,4 : Tablets and ...

... consume the drug in larger amounts and/or at increased frequencies 6 . With persistently elevated levels of an opioid like ACTIQ, an individual will begin to feel as if they require the drug to function normally—a point ... continue reading

Actiq (Fentanyl) Lollipop Abuse

Actiq is a brand name for the opioid drug fentanyl. 3 Actiq comes as a lozenge on a handle (like a lollipop) and the fentanyl is quickly absorbed through the oral mucosa (along with fentanyl that is swallowed being slowly absorbed through the ...

... more than one dose of naloxone may be required. 2 If you suspect that a person may have overdosed on opioids, right away call 911. Do not leave the person before first responders get there. If you have naloxone, give it ... continue reading

Is Tramadol the New OxyContin?

The epidemic of painkiller addiction is well known, and OxyContin (oxycodone) has arguably been the most notorious prescription opioid at the center of this public health emergency. Drugs like OxyContin have filled the news in recent years due to ...

... or if oxycodone becomes too expensive—and both phenomena happen quite often. In fact, the transition of opioid-dependent individuals from pills to heroin has been largely blamed for the dramatic increase in heroin use in ... continue reading

Why Are Prescription Opiates So Addictive?

Prescription opiates—such as Vicodin , Percocet , and OxyContin —are narcotic medications used for pain management. These drugs are often referred to as “opioids,” which are synthetic and semi-synthetic derivatives of the active “opiate” ...

... of medications commonly used in the treatment of opiate addiction: Agonists (i.e. methadone ), which fully activate opioid receptors. These drugs have long half lives (they stay in the body for between 24 and 60 hours ... continue reading

Signs & Symptoms of Hydromorphone Abuse

Hydromorphone is a prescription medication used for the long-term treatment of moderate to severe pain that cannot be managed by other pain medicines or non-pharmacologic options. Hydromorphone is an opioid pain medication that is available as a(n) ...

... to severe pain that cannot be managed by other pain medicines or non-pharmacologic options. Hydromorphone is an opioid pain medication that is available as a(n) 2 : Oral liquid. Immediate-release tablet. Extended-release ... continue reading

Effects of Hydromorphone Abuse: Short-Term, Long-Term, Side Effects, and Treatment

What Is Hydromorphone Used For? Hydromorphone (brand names: Dilaudid, Exalgo) is a powerful semi-synthetic opioid painkiller used in both hospital settings and as part of a long-term treatment regimen for significant pain in opioid-tolerant ...

... departments for problems associated with hydromorphone abuse in 2011. 2 There were 19,000 deaths due to opioid-related overdose in 2014 alone. 5 While the drug has some inherent dangers (possible side effects) even when ... continue reading

Demerol Abuse Symptoms and Addiction Treatment

What Is Demerol Used For? Demerol, also known by the street name “demmies” and the generic name meperidine , is a prescription opioid painkiller. Demerol is used to treat relatively severe pain and is available in liquid or tablet form. As a ...

... For? Demerol, also known by the street name “demmies” and the generic name meperidine , is a prescription opioid painkiller. Demerol is used to treat relatively severe pain and is available in liquid or tablet form. As a ... continue reading

Dealing with Roxicodone Addiction

The risk of addiction is not limited to the use of illicit substances like heroin or cocaine. Legal drugs have the potential to cause devastating addiction, as well, even if they were initially legitimately prescribed. The Substance Abuse and Mental ...

... and longer-acting effects, it can be given without the risk of the same highs and lows that the abused opioid drug can cause. In this manner, it can reduce withdrawal symptoms and lower cravings and, in most cases, will ... continue reading

Side Effects of Tussionex Abuse

Tussionex, a prescription cough medicine, contains a mixture of hydrocodone (an opioid pain reliever) and chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine). In 2008, the FDA issued an alert regarding the dangers of misusing Tussionex, stating that abusing it can ...

... is stopped or decreased, the body must adjust to the changes and it will take time to recover normal functioning. Opioid withdrawal can begin within a few hours to a few days after the user has quit or decreased use 9,10 ... continue reading

Tussionex Abuse Symptoms, Side Effects, and Treatment

What Is Tussionex? Tussionex is a prescription medication that includes a combination of chlorpheniramine—an antihistamine 1 —and the opioid painkiller hydrocodone . It is prescribed to treat respiratory symptoms—such as coughs—related to ...

... is a narcotic medication that suppresses coughing and relieves pain. It belongs to a class of drugs known as opioids, 2 which includes serious drugs of abuse like heroin , as well as various prescription painkillers . ... continue reading

The Effects of Dilaudid Use: Short-Term, Long-Term, Side Effects and Treatment

Dilaudid Uses Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is an opioid analgesic prescribed to relieve pain. It is available in hospital settings as an injectable solution, or it may be prescribed in either an oral solution or tablet form. Its use is frequently ...

... with other central nervous system depressants such as alcohol , benzodiazepines , and other drugs in the opioid category. Overdose is also sometimes seen among those who have quit using Dilaudid long enough for tolerance ... continue reading

Alternatives to Painkillers

The 2012 National Health Interview Survey estimated that 126.1 million adults reported some pain in the previous 3 months, 25.3 million adults reported suffering from daily (chronic) pain, and 23.4 million reported experiencing a lot of it overall ...

... , in March of 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new guidelines for the prescription of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new warning labels ... continue reading

Snorting Tramadol

Tramadol is a medication prescribed to treat moderate to moderately severe pain in adults and, in its extended release forms, to manage certain chronic pain conditions. Similar to other pain medications like oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone, ...

... to be a risk factor contributing to non-fatal overdose 11 . In fact, people with a history of snorting opioids were 3 times more likely to overdose 11 . This occurs because when the body is flooded with the substance ... continue reading

Dilaudid Abuse Symptoms and Addiction Treatment

What Is Dilaudid Used For? Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a prescription opioid prescribed for the relief of pain. It may be prescribed as a liquid, tablet, rectal suppository, or injectable solution. In 2014, an estimated 4.3 million people used ...

... . In 2014, an estimated 4.3 million people used narcotic pain relievers such as Dilaudid and other opioid analgesics (painkillers) that were not prescribed to them (Heller, 2016). Dilaudid is commonly abused for its ... continue reading

Lortab Abuse Symptoms and Addiction Treatment

What Is Lortab Used For? Lortab is a brand name for the drug hydrocodone. Lortab is a semi-synthetic opiate that, in large does, produces similar effects to those of OxyContin. Taken repeatedly, it can result in dependence and addiction. Initially, ...

... ) is a leading treatment provider and has trusted rehab facilities across the country. To learn more about opioid addiction treatment options with AAC, please contact one of our caring admissions navigators free at . You ... continue reading

Codeine Abuse Symptoms and Addiction Treatment

Overview of Codeine Abuse “Codeine addiction is a widespread, far-reaching problem that spans across ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.” Codeine is an opiate drug often found in prescription-strength cough syrups, or in a ...

... with an addiction to codeine, help is available and recovery is possible. Professional opioid addiction treatment can start anyone battling opioid misuse on the path to a happier and healthier life. Rehab facilities are ... continue reading

How to Help a Hydrocodone Addict

How to Approach a Hydrocodone Addict The abuse of hydrocodone can lead to serious health and social consequences, making the support of family and friends a priority. Loved ones can play an important role in helping an addicted individual seek ...

... opiate withdrawal and cravings. Medications used as part of MAT may include: Methadone — A long-acting synthetic opioid agonist medication. It is used to prevent withdrawal symptoms and help curb cravings. The drug has a ... continue reading

How to Help a Loved One With Dilaudid Addiction

How to Approach a Dilaudid Addict Helping a loved one with a Dilaudid addiction can be incredibly challenging. It is important to be supportive and helpful without enabling your loved one to continue using. Some tips from the National Council on ...

... taper their dose of Dilaudid under the care of a physician in order to minimize uncomfortable opioid withdrawal symptoms and prevent opioid relapse . Depending on the severity of the addiction, detox may take place on an ... continue reading

Is Fentanyl Abuse More Deadly Than Heroin?

Fentanyl, a drug previously unheard of by many, has become notorious in recent years due to the spike in overdose deaths from heroin laced with the potent prescription narcotic. It gained even more notoriety when the April 2016 death of iconic ...

... to the street, and the consequences are often deadly. Where Does Fentanyl Come From? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. The FDA approves this ... continue reading

Effects of Ultram Use: Short-Term, Long-Term, Side Effects, and Treatment

Ultram (trade name: tramadol ) is an opiate analgesic typically prescribed for pain that is moderate to moderately severe. When introduced, it was regarded as having a very low potential for addiction; however, its incidence of abuse and dependency ...

... doses to kill pain and feel euphoric. Ultram addiction , which indicates continual cravings for the drug and opioid withdrawal symptoms when not using. Long-term effects of abuse and addiction to Ultram also follow the ... continue reading

Hydrocodone Abuse Signs, Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment

What Is Hydrocodone Used For? Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller) drug included in the formulation of many narcotic prescription painkillers that are most often prescribed to control moderate-to-severe pain. As an opiate drug, it is in ...

... severe pain. As an opiate drug, it is in the same family as morphine and oxycodone; like many other opioid substances, it has a high potential to lead to dependency and addiction if it is abused. Hydrocodone is indicated ... continue reading

Snorting Hydrocodone

Hydrocodone is an opioid substance used in many prescription medications to treat cough and pain. Hydrocodone is available in formulations of pure hydrocodone (Hysingla, Zohydro) or in combination with other pain relievers like ibuprofen ...

... in the future. Addiction treatment therapy is available on an inpatient or outpatient basis . The abuse of prescription opioid medications in the US is an epidemic that continues to claim many lives and cause an array of ... continue reading

Effects of Lortab Use—Short-Term, Long-Term, and Side Effects

What Is Lortab Used For? Lortab is the combination of hydrocodone —an opiate used to manage pain—and acetaminophen , an over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer) that augments the pain-relieving effects of hydrocodone . Lortab ...

... desired effects. As drug consumption increases over time, so do the risks of harmful side effects and opioid overdose . Unbeknownst to many prescription drug abusers, the excessive use of a substance such as Lortab can ... continue reading

Norco Abuse Symptoms and Addiction Treatment

What Is Norco Used For? Norco is a prescription medication that combines hydrocodone and acetaminophen . It is prescribed for the relief of moderate-to-severe pain . Taking Norco in amounts exceeding prescribed doses, for lengths of time longer than ...

... . Norco Withdrawal Symptoms Some of the most overt symptoms of Norco abuse are those that happen during opioid withdrawal , including: Goosebumps and chills. Dilated pupils. Yawning. Rebound pain (the return of pain or ... continue reading

Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment

Tramadol is an opioid medication that works to relieve moderately severe pain by changing the way that the brain and nervous system perceive and respond to pain 1,2 . The substance was prescribed more than 43 million times during 2013 according to ...

... substance to operate normally. At this point, the user is said to have become physically dependent on the opioid 3,4 . When a person that is physically dependent on the substance drastically decreases or abruptly stops ... continue reading

Morphine Abuse Signs, Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment

What Is Morphine Used For? Morphine is the primary chemical component of opium. It is an opioid analgesic drug that is used to treat severe pain, and it is regarded as the gold standard of pain relievers. Morphine use can create a high that includes ...

... for Disease Control (CDC): The rate of opioid analgesic use is highest among males between the ages ... For every unintentional overdose death related to an opioid analgesic: 9 people are admitted for addiction treatment ... continue reading

How to Help a Codeine Addict

Helping someone overcome an addiction is sometimes an arduous process, and recovery won't happen overnight. Addiction treatment takes time and often imposes stresses on both the abuser and the people they love. While it may prove difficult, ...

... a close eye on someone experiencing these symptoms , as they may hurt themselves. Learn more about the effects of opioid use . Am I Addicted to Codeine? If you are battling any of the aforementioned signs of addiction , ... continue reading

The Effects of Fentanyl Use

Is Fentanyl Dangerous? Fentanyl may be administered through: Patches. Oral or nasal spray. Lollipops (a 'troche' or lozenge with a stick handle). Injection. Fentanyl is a potent, synthetic opioid analgesic - excellent for controlling serious pain, ...

... to a therapeutic dose of some other opiate) . Any person who uses fentanyl and doesn't have an opioid tolerance is risking his health. In other words, a first time user who decides to 'experiment' or use Fentanyl ... continue reading

How to Help a Tussionex Addict

Tussionex is a combination of hydrocodone, an opioid painkiller and cough suppressant, and chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine which eases allergy symptoms 1 . As a cough medicine, Tussionex is frequently prescribed to both children and adults. It is ...

... medicine when taken as directed; however, it can be abused by people seeking to get high. Hydrocodone is an opioid capable of eliciting feelings of euphoria and has a high potential for abuse and addiction 1 . You may ... continue reading

How to Help a Demerol Addict

If you suspect that a loved one is abusing Demerol or you know someone who is trying to quit using the substance, there are ways that you can help. How to Approach an Addict It is important to understand how to address the situation in a supportive ...

... quadrupled over the last two decades. The CDC estimates that an average of 78 individuals die every day from opioid abuse in the US. While Demerol can be safely used when it is taken exactly as prescribed, it produces ... continue reading

How to Help a Morphine Addict

With approximately 52 million people in the U.S. having used prescription drugs nonmedically in their lifetime, widespread addiction to drugs like morphine is increasingly becoming a problem. When someone begins to engage in abuse morphine, it's ...

... in a 2015 press release that most current heroin users in the U.S. progressed to the drug from prescription opioid use. Help for opiate addiction typically comes in the form of one of two types of treatment : Inpatient ... continue reading

Fentanyl Abuse Symptoms, Effects, and Addiction Treatment

What Is Fentanyl Used For? Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate pain reliever. It's typically prescribed to patients for severe pain or injury , or after they have undergone surgery. It works quickly to eliminate any pain in the body. However, it can also ...

... that can cater to individual needs. You can use SAMHSA's Find Treatment tool to search for opioid addiction treatment centers. Many state government websites will also provide local drug and alcohol resources to those ... continue reading

The Effects of Hydrocodone Use: Short-Term, Long-Term, Side Effects, and Treatment

About Hydrocodone Hydrocodone is a prescription medication sold under multiple brand names, such as: Vicodin. Norco. Lortab. The aforementioned trade names are combinations of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Other trade formulations also exist that ...

... are primarily to modify pain signaling in the central nervous system through interaction with your body's numerous opioid receptors. As it is a pain reliever, hydrocodone does not work to decrease the source of the pain ... continue reading

Dextromethorphan (DXM) Abuse Symptoms, Side Effects, and Addiction Treatment

What Is Dextromethorphan Used For? What Is DXM? Dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) is a cough suppressant and opioid derivative used in more than 100 over-the-counter medicines. Dextromethorphan is safe for ingestion and not habit-forming when taken as ...

What Is Dextromethorphan Used For? What Is DXM? Dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) is a cough suppressant and opioid derivative used in more than 100 over-the-counter medicines. Dextromethorphan is safe for ingestion and not ... continue reading

The Effects of Morphine Use

Morphine, an opiate narcotic painkiller , is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means it has a high potential for abuse. It can be a great option for patients in pain; however, when used recreationally or in inappropriately high doses, ...

... Over time, your body will develop a dependency to morphine. This can be very dangerous to your health as an opioid addiction can wreak havoc on a bodily system. As you build a tolerance to the drug, you will have to ... continue reading

Vicodin Addiction Symptoms and Treatment

Vicodin is a readily available narcotic drug and is prescribed by doctors to alleviate all types of pain. Vicodin addiction can have a variety of negative consequences for every person who struggles with it. The consequences of Vicodin use can be ...

... of how the drug affects the addict and those around them. The misuse of Vicodin and other opioids is particularly disturbing because many people—including friends and relatives—simply do not see an addiction as a ... continue reading

Does Methadone Treatment Suppress Testosterone in Opioid Addicts?

A new study out of McMaster University in Canada has found that common treatments for opioid addiction reduce the level of testosterone in men, but not in women. The research project, published in the journal Scientific Reports , collected data from ...

... in the journal Scientific Reports , collected data from 231 opioid addicts receiving methadone treatment in Ontario, as well as ... erectile dysfunction. At Hamilton's John Street Clinic, officials said that about 20% of men ... continue reading

Methadone and Suboxone: What’s the Difference Anyway?

An estimated 1.9 million people in the U.S. are addicted to prescription opioid drugs. Although there is no magical drug to treat opiate addiction, as part of a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) approach, there are a handful of treatment ...

... both methadone and Suboxone are both opioids used to manage opioid dependence, what's the actual ... at an OTP, you will continue to show up at the clinic daily until your doctor thinks you are stable enough to take your ... continue reading

San Francisco Mayor Proposes Drug Distribution to Homeless

For San Francisco, the statistics related to opioid abuse are staggering: The Department of Public Health estimates there are 11,000 people addicted to heroin in San Francisco. It is estimated that thousands of these individuals are homeless. The ...

... and the recipe of waiting for addicts to come into a clinic voluntarily is not working. Plain and simple. So, we're ... at least 250 homeless people who are addicted to opioids. Most of these dollars would come from the city ... continue reading

Drugs A-Z

What Is Acamprosate? Acamprosate is thought to help recovering alcoholics stay sober by balancing inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmission. Acamprosate may be combined with behavioral therapy to decrease a person's chances of relapse and ...

... trade name for the analgesic dextropropoxyphene. It is an opioid used to treat mild pain. The medication is no ... is a narcotic pain reliever typically given in a clinic or hospital to relieve relatively severe pain. What ... continue reading

Could This Inexpensive Medication Reduce Your Withdrawal Symptoms?

Withdrawal. It's a huge hurdle on the path to recovery. Those struggling to leave opioids behind know they'll eventually have to face the intimidating mental and physical effects of withdrawal. It's a powerful and frightening thought. Some of the ...

... enough to make many people give up and return to opioids for relief. But this could soon change… According to the ... thanks to the discovery of a new drug. “Opioid withdrawal is aversive, debilitating, and can compel ... continue reading

Why Don’t We Have Addiction Vaccines?

After three decades of research, people with addiction still have few medication options. While there are a handful of modestly effective FDA-approved drugs to treat alcohol, nicotine and opioid-use disorders, there are none at all for cocaine, ...

... -approved drugs to treat alcohol, nicotine and opioid-use disorders, there are none at all for ... But their repeated failures to show efficacy in humans in the clinic (as opposed to animals) may cast doubt on the viability ... continue reading

America’s Pill Mills

For the past 20 years, the U.S. has been in the midst of an invisible and deadly battle. Prescription opioids. Once thought to be a safe treatment for chronic pain with little to no risk of addiction , they've now caused more than 47,000 overdose ...

... been in the midst of an invisible and deadly battle. Prescription opioids. Once thought to be a safe treatment for chronic pain with ... drug abuse. In fact, more than 250 clinics were shut down in Florida in 2015. Finally ... continue reading

Heroin Addiction Treatment Centers and Rehab Programs

Heroin addiction can negatively impact certain aspects of your life and have dangerous health repercussions. Here, we will help you understand heroin addiction, how addiction is treated, and what you should know about heroin rehab centers, including ...

... such as depression or bipolar disorder—in addition to opioid addiction , you may benefit from a specialized, ... , such as community organizations, mental health or addiction clinics, and sober living homes. 1 How to Pay for ... continue reading

Ibogaine: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Botanical?

We all know healthcare providers and researchers are desperate to find solutions to the opioid crisis, but are they overlooking a possible cure? The answer, according to a recent article , appears to be yes. The article, which was published by The ...

... , Howard Lotsof pioneered the use of ibogaine in opioid addiction treatment. He swore to the effectiveness of the ... Edward Conn, an addiction counselor. “How many official clinics exist? None. Ask yourself why.” Even with ... continue reading

Methadone Maintenance Clinics: Everything You Need to Know

If you're addicted to opiates, a methadone clinic can provide ongoing medication maintenance to help you quit them. Committing to a methadone maintenance program for at least 1 year will likely change your life for the better and help you commit to ...

... to staying clean. You may not be aware of any methadone clinics in your city, but rest assured that they can be found in ... . Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Levels of Care Recommended Opioid Rehab-Related Articles continue reading

How to Find 3-Day, 5-Day, 7-Day, and 10-Day Detox Programs Near Me

Often, drug and alcohol rehab programs combine detox with therapy and other services to support people through addiction recovery. This is important because it gives people time to understand more about their substance use and set a solid foundation ...

... withdrawal process for some drugs, such as opioids like prescription painkillers , can involve the ... program, you will receive 24-hour support in the clinic to help you manage the process. Outpatient detox facilities ... continue reading

Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women

Finding the right drug rehab center is an important part of treatment and recovery from addiction. Many women have found that pursuing a women's rehab center has helped address their unique needs. Others may benefit from certain services at rehab ...

... typically held in a medical setting like a hospital, clinic, or facility, and can last from 30 days to ... between 1999 and 2014, the number of pregnant women using opioids at the time of delivery quadrupled. 13 As you step ... continue reading

Chicken vs. Egg: Which Came First, Heroin or OxyContin Addiction?

For centuries, people have debated one age old question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? While both sides of this argument have their valid points, the question itself has evolved, making its way into other areas of society, including the ...

... Heart of the Debate The problem is that prescription opioids like OxyContin mimic the effects of heroin in both the ... coming up short on mandatory pill counts at pain clinics. Eventually, they're cut off by doctors or ... continue reading

Cocaine Addiction Treatment and Rehab Programs

Cocaine use and addiction can be dangerous for a person's physical and mental health and have a detrimental impact on their life. If you or someone you care about is struggling with cocaine addiction, you know how difficult it can be to stop using ...

... mental health issues . Unlike treatments for opioids or alcohol, there are no FDA- ... hospital or other inpatient setting, as well as via outpatient clinics. A detox program alone is typically not sufficient to support ... continue reading

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition characterized by intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings that may develop after someone has experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event, serious injury, or sexual assault. 1 ...

... settings, including acute care centers, hospitals, clinics, halfway houses, community mental health centers, ... reduce your desire to use certain substances, such as opioids or alcohol. 3 Psychotherapy . Several types of ... continue reading

Public Restrooms Have Become Ground Zero in Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic has impacted countless families, but according to a recent article on NPR.org , people aren't the only ones affected. Public restrooms have become the newest casualty in the midst of the drug epidemic sweeping across our country. ...

... drug paraphernalia tucked above the tiles. One even trained his baristas to use naloxone, the drug that reverses an opioid overdoses . Still, there's very little guidance on this issue. And with it being against the law ... continue reading

The Rise of Tramadol: Exploring the Dangers and Conversations Around This Opioid

Tramadol, also known as Ultram, is a prescription opioid medication used for the treatment of postoperative pain, cancer-associated pain, and chronic pain conditions. While Tramadol is similar to other prescription opioid pain relievers such as ...

... as an alternative painkiller with a lower risk of respiratory depression - a potentially fatal side effect of opioids which can cause a person to stop breathing. Tramadol did not reach the German market until 1977 and ... continue reading

Yay or Nay: Is the Opioid Epidemic a Conspiracy?

'Epidemic': Affecting a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population. Opioid Epidemic Statistics Each day, 2.1 million people in the U.S. abuse opioids. The CDC reports that 165,000 Americans died from prescription ...

... the med-makers. The full-force of the pharmaceutical industry has been felt in multiple states on multiple opioid-related issues. A few examples: A proposed bill in Tennessee was designed to reduce the number of newborns ... continue reading

Buprenorphine for Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction can be very difficult to overcome, especially due to severe withdrawal symptoms and cravings that can occur during the recovery process. Buprenorphine is a prescription medication that is used to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms, ...

... after administering naloxone, even if the person seems fine, since the effects can wear off before the buprenorphine or opioids do. 5, 15 Naloxone can be obtained through a pharmacy in most states and you do not need a ... continue reading

Understanding Naloxone and Narcan

Naloxone—also known by brand names such as Narcan and Kloxxado—can be a lifesaving medication when used promptly in cases of opioid overdose. 1 If you or someone you care about takes prescription opioid medication or uses illicit opioids such as ...

... , morphine ), heroin , and illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Naloxone has no effect on a person who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a medication or treatment for OUD. 1 Naloxone can be injected into ... continue reading

Naltrexone Side Effects, Use in Addiction Treatment, and Rehab Programs

For those struggling with alcohol or opioid addiction, what's commonly referred to as MAT—short for medication-assisted treatment or medication for addiction treatment—can help people quit drinking and using drugs to maintain long-term sobriety. ...

... using it. 1 Naltrexone use can reduce your drinking and drug use by decreasing your desire to use alcohol or opioids—helping you to remain abstinent and keeping you on track with your recovery, even if you relapse. 4 It ... continue reading

The Other Side of Suboxone

It's become a commonly prescribed medical treatment for opioid addiction . In some cases, doctors prescribe Suboxone with the intention of stabilize those struggling with continued, compulsive abuse of illicit or prescription opioids to then, one ...

... overcome their addictions. But there's a flip side to this issue; as a drug with potentially-reinforcing opioid effects of its own, Suboxone is itself sometimes a target for abuse, which can further an individual's ... continue reading

6 Facts You Need to Know About Opiate Withdrawal

The United States has the highest rate of opioid use per capita in the world. As a nation, we consume 80% of the world's opioid supply. 1 In 2014, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 1.9 million people aged 12 or older had a ...

... the body which are associated with the brain's system of reward. It is well known that long-term use of opioids leads to physical dependence . However, the side of opiate addiction that we don't hear about is the intense ... continue reading

Medications for Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a chronic and complex, but treatable disease. Like other chronic diseases, such as heart disease, it can be managed under the guidance of a trained clinician, with a variety of addiction treatment approaches available that are ...

... well as in comparison to other forms of treatment that do not involve medications. 4 The use of medications for opioid use disorders is now considered to be the clinical standard of care. 4 At this time, there are no FDA ... continue reading

7 Things to Know About Quitting Opioids

Opioids are used by millions of Americans. It seems that every day a news article is being shared on television or the Internet about opioid misuse, addiction, and, unfortunately, overdose. With new information emerging each year from research and ...

... of remaining drug free. Keep in mind that one attempt at treatment may not always be enough to quit opioids forever. It is common for people to try treatment multiple times before finding a program that works for them ... continue reading

How Concerned Should We Be About Opiates?

Opiates are a group of drugs that manage pain by depressing the central nervous system (CNS). There are two different kinds of opiates: natural and synthetic. Natural opiates come from the dried “milk” of the poppy plant and include opium, ...

... in the process. “In the last about 10 years, there's been a huge increase in the amount of opioid use and opioid abuse and dependence . In addition, there's been a really stark increase in overdose deaths related to ... continue reading

Warning: 3 Dangerous Suboxone Interactions to Avoid

Suboxone is a popular, prescription-only drug that effectively suppresses opioid cravings and reduces the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Although Suboxone has assisted thousands of individuals struggling with opioid addiction, the drug is not ...

... the amount of buprenorphine in the bloodstream of a Suboxone user, which may quickly lead to opioid withdrawal symptoms. Combining cocaine and Suboxone also increases the risk of a cocaine overdose. As a depressant ... continue reading

Find a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Rehab Center in Connecticut

Connecticut, like the rest of the US, is profoundly affected by substance abuse, especially with the rising tide of opioid abuse. But the good news is that treatment can help you overcome drug dependence and addiction and restore health and ...

... , like the rest of the US, is profoundly affected by substance abuse, especially with the rising tide of opioid abuse. But the good news is that treatment can help you overcome drug dependence and addiction and restore ... continue reading

Ryan Haight Act Stands in the Way of Buprenorphine Telehealth

It's against state and federal law to use telehealth (remote medical services) to obtain buprenorphine for the first time. Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, often known by its brand names—Suboxone and Subutex. This ...

... in terms of per-capita overdoses . Nance attributes this startling number to prescription painkillers being a starting point for opioid dependency . He said, “In the four corners part of the state, there's a lot of coal ... continue reading

Should We Offer Suboxone in Jails and Prisons?

Of the hundreds of thousands of people entering our country's jails and prisons each year, an estimated 15% are addicted to opiates, according to a 2009 study. However, a majority of these facilities don't provide a single medication or moment of ...

... proposed is access to buprenorphine (Suboxone) , a medication widely used to wean people off opioids by relieving opioid withdrawal symptoms . It is similar to methadone, yet harder to abuse and generally less addictive ... continue reading

12 of the Most Addictive Drugs

Addiction affects millions of lives in the U.S. It is a chronic disease that frequently includes cycles of relapse and remission, and it is progressive without treatment or participation in recovery work. It is characterized by being unable to ...

... can be fatal. An individual who stops using meth may experience withdrawal symptoms . 31 Prescription Opioids Prescription opioids are usually used to alleviate moderate to severe pain, but some can be used for diarrhea ... continue reading

Overdosed

The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose deaths: every year, nearly 44,000 lives are tragically lost, with more than half of the fatalities caused by prescription drugs. We've analyzed the latest government data to find out why ...

... to have a bottle of pills. 7 We searched CDC's data for records that showed heroin and an opioid analgesic in decedents' systems at the time of their death and found the following dramatic increase between 1999 and 2014 ... continue reading

Good News: Dr. Reddy's Will Produce a Cheaper Generic Form of Suboxone

Suboxone—a medication used to treat opioid use disorder—is sadly inaccessible to a lot of people due to one simple factor: cost. But this is about to change. Last month, a supplier of generic drugs—Dr. Reddy's Laboratories—was allowed by a ...

... Services Administration recently issued the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which stated that as the opioid crisis continues, so does the availability of MAT—but it's still not enough to meet the growing ... continue reading

Ruthless Drug Dealer Ordered to Pay for His Client’s Funeral

Opioid abuse is killing thousands of Americans each year. Every day, nearly 100 lives are lost to the opioid epidemic. Many of these fatalities are caused by a deadly drug that's secretly added to baggies of heroin (or cocaine) as a cheap way for ...

... the results can be catastrophically deadly. Increase in Overdoses Linked to Fentanyl Last year, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids took over the number one cause for overdose deaths in the U.S. More than 20,000 people ... continue reading

Take My Breath Away: A Deadly Warning About Opiates

You've just taken an opioid painkiller . The medication travels to your brain, making the pain sensations stop. The same opiates also make you feel much calmer, offering up a bonus anti-depressing effect. And that's the good news. The bad news is ...

... 44 people die each and every day as a result of respiratory arrest brought on by prescription opioid overdose. The opioids depress your breathing, bring on heavy sedation and make it impossible to wake up. What's more ... continue reading

Prescription Opiates: As Addictive as Heroin?

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 21.5 million Americans aged 12 and older met the criteria for substance use disorder in 2014. Of these, 1.9 million were addicted to prescription opiate pain medications and 586,000 ...

... heroin overdoses increased by more than 50%. 2 Approximately 23% of individuals who use heroin will develop an opioid addiction. 1 In 2014, 18,893 overdose deaths occurred as result of prescription opiate use and 10,574 ... continue reading

America’s Drug Awareness

For the first time in a decade , the CDC reported that death rates in the United States have increased. While news outlets trumpet the increased violence rampant in many areas of the country, the public is largely unaware of a silent contributor - ...

... drug deaths than deaths from cocaine and heroin deaths combined. Between 2001 and 2014, the number of deaths from opioid overdoses more than tripled. (The epidemic is actually a factor in driving up the U.S. death rate ... continue reading

Legalizing Marijuana Decreases Fatal Opiate Overdoses, Study Shows

According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. In an effort to relieve that constant pain, the number of opiate prescriptions has nearly doubled over the last decade. Today, opiates like ...

... marijuana laws, when implemented, may represent a promising approach for stemming runaway rates of nonintentional opioid-analgesic-related deaths,” wrote opiate abuse researchers Dr. Mark S. Brown and Marie J. Hayes in a ... continue reading

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Probuphine Implant

Probuphine is the very first breakthrough buprenorphine implant. What is buprenorphine, you ask? It's a common prescription for opioid addiction treatment and it prevents withdrawal symptoms. Buprenorphine is an ingredient found in Suboxone and ...

... implant is inserted, it's with you for 6 months. The daily decision to take buprenorphine instead of using opioids is removed. This could be a great treatment option for incarcerated patients. What Are the Cons? As with ... continue reading

Opiate Alternatives: Doctor’s Got a Brand New Bag

We have seen a staggering increase in both opiate painkiller and heroin abuse over the last decade. As people become dependent on opiates - physically and psychologically - a vicious cycle of misuse and abuse develops. We've got millions struggling ...

... know is in physical pain, advocating for the best care possible may be necessary. And taking a prescription opioid may not be the best option. Through close examination of your needs, doctors can weigh the many options ... continue reading

Suboxone Debate: What Is the Big Problem with Buprenorphine?

When it comes to this nation's chemical dependence, few drugs have achieved the notoriety and reputation of opioid drugs. In fact, things have spiraled so far out of control that opiate addiction is now considered an epidemic. Despite leaving a ...

When it comes to this nation's chemical dependence, few drugs have achieved the notoriety and reputation of opioid drugs. In fact, things have spiraled so far out of control that opiate addiction is now considered an ... continue reading

Seized

In 2015, Border Patrol prevented more than 1.5 million pounds of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and meth from entering the United States. 1 In the same year, the Coast Guard intercepted 72 vessels and more than 150,000 pounds of drugs. 2 These ...

... see up to $4 million in government funding over the next two years to help expand access to opioid addiction treatment. 18 Other Northeastern states have similar heroin afflictions, like New Jersey, which had the third ... continue reading

Study: Medical Marijuana Cuts Use of Prescription Drugs

A recent study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine revealed that medical marijuana users take fewer other medicines—such as opiates. Researchers monitored the use of prescription medications among participants ...

... conducted at The University of Georgia found that areas with marijuana dispensaries had reduced numbers of opioid overdoses . Another paper , published in a Journal of the American Medical Association, discovered that ... continue reading

Vivitrol's New and Controversial Role in Prisons

When I was in prison, the majority of inmates struggled with substance abuse. And because the prison system did very little (if anything at all) to rehabilitate us, it wasn't unusual for those who were released to almost immediately overdose or ...

... the arguments for and against the drug, it's important to remember that Vivitrol is not an immediate cure to opioid dependency . However, according to those who have used it, the drug does give people a fighting chance - ... continue reading

Countering the Myths About Methadone: Is it Right for You?

Methadone maintenance has been around for years as an effective treatment for opioid dependency. However, its use remains controversial, and there's seemingly no end to the myths and false information aimed at discouraging anyone from using it as a ...

... medication, even after several decades of use. But methadone does have side effects—as with other opioids —such as constipation and increased sweating. However, according to him, if people practice good dental hygiene ... continue reading

Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehab Programs

Many prescription medications have the potential to become drugs of abuse if they are misused. Misuse of prescription drugs means taking them other than as prescribed. This includes taking a larger dose, using them more frequently, or taking them ...

... dangerous; nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2019 (equivalent to about 50,000 fatalities) were caused by opioids. 4 Between May 2019 and 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 37 of ... continue reading

Don’t Open Wide: Pulling Dentists Off the Doctor Shopping List

Imagine you're getting your wisdom teeth removed and at the end of the procedure, your dentist hands you a prescription for a pain reliever - maybe Vicodin or Percocet . For many people, this wouldn't pose a problem. For thousands of others, ...

... . For many people, this wouldn't pose a problem. For thousands of others, however, getting hooked on opioids through a valid prescription is a chilling reality. Once hooked, as a means to fuel that addiction, doctor ... continue reading

Which Side of the Naloxone Debate Are You On?

With the opioid epidemic claiming nearly 78 lives each and every day, President-elect Trump has his work cut out for him in the drug arena. One of his stated policies involves increasing access to naloxone, a medication used to reverse overdose from ...

... of his stated policies involves increasing access to naloxone, a medication used to reverse overdose from opioids like heroin and prescription painkillers. But there are people on both sides of the fence regarding this ... continue reading

Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment

Many substances of abuse can lead to the development of physiological dependence—especially if they are taken in large amounts and for a long period of time. When a person becomes dependent on a substance and then decides to stop using it, they ...

... symptoms may be quite pronounced when people are attempting to quit alcohol and other substances such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and sedatives. 3 Some people may wonder, “can I die from drug or alcohol withdrawal,” and ... continue reading

Fentanyl: The Newest Lethal Injection Ingredient

Fifty times stronger than heroin , the synthetic opioid fentanyl is flooding the drug market - and heightening the danger of overdose. In search of cheaper mixes and stronger highs, dealers now lace heroin and cocaine with this potent drug. We've ...

... overdose deaths in the US. The CDC reported more than 20,000 people in the US died from synthetic opioids in 2016. This is twice the number from 2015. As fentanyl continues to spread, police officials are struggling to ... continue reading

Yes, Suboxone is Sober & The Truth About Suboxone

In 2014, almost 2 million Americans abused or were dependent on prescription pain medication. During that same time, as many as one in four people who received opioids for treatment of long-term pain in primary care settings struggled with an opioid ...

... person may not work for the next - this form of treatment often serves as a great weapon in the fight against the opioid epidemic. And let's be honest, we need all the weapons we can get our hands on if we're going to ... continue reading

True or False: Ready to Put Your Fentanyl Knowledge to the Test?

Fentanyl. This potent opiate has added a whole new level of danger to the opioid crisis, causing a staggering number of overdoses and deaths. Part of its overall threat is the lack of public knowledge and awareness. So, how much do you know about ...

Fentanyl. This potent opiate has added a whole new level of danger to the opioid crisis, causing a staggering number of overdoses and deaths. Part of its overall threat is the lack of public knowledge and awareness. So, ... continue reading

Pregnant & Court-Ordered to Take Vivitrol: Is My Baby Safe?

It's a question many women might be asking themselves, as more and more females of childbearing age are ordered by drug courts to take Vivitrol - the injectable form of naltrexone. An opioid-antagonist, Vivitrol blocks the brain receptors that bind ...

... by drug courts to take Vivitrol - the injectable form of naltrexone. An opioid-antagonist, Vivitrol blocks the brain receptors that bind to opioids, making it impossible to get high off of drugs like heroin, OxyContin ... continue reading

What Is Addiction? Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Help

Addiction is defined as a chronic, yet treatable medical disease that is characterized by the repeated, uncontrollable use of substances. When a person has an addiction, they continue using alcohol, medications, or illicit drugs regardless of the ...

... tolerance and dependence can still occur even when taking certain substances as they are prescribed—such as opioid painkillers —and aren't always the result of misuse. 4 The combination of tolerance and dependence may ... continue reading

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