Rep. Lynch Addresses Subcommittee Hearing On 'Oxycontin September 13, 2005REP. LYNCH ADDRESSES SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON 'OXYCONTIN, BEYOND: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF FDA, DEA IN REGULATING PRESCRIPTION PAINKILLERS'WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass. (9th CD), issued the following statement:OPENING STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN F. LYNCH HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS FIELD HEARING"OXYCONTIN AND BEYOND: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF FDA AND DEA IN REGULATING PRESCRIPTION PAINKILLERS"Firstly, I would like to begin by welcoming Chairman Candice Miller to the 9th Congressional District here in Boston, I thank you for your willingness to travel here

OPENING STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN F. LYNCH September 13, 2005HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS FIELD HEARING "OXYCONTIN AND BEYOND: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF FDA AND DEA IN REGULATING PRESCRIPTION PAINKILLERS"Firstly, I would like to begin by welcoming Chairman Candice Miller to the 9th Congressional District here in Boston, I thank you for your willingness to travel here to Boston and agreeing to hold this important field hearingThe focus of this hearing has been described as "OxyContin and Beyond: Examining the Role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in Regulating

Time Bonus Section October 2005: Generations PRESS RELEASE September 12, 2005Ask Francine © 2005 Time Incorporated. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All Rights Reserved. Dear Francine, My husband and I are in our 50s and have daughters 28 and 25. The older one is doing well, but the younger has been in drug rehab four times and now has a very modest job and apartment. In writing our wills (assets about $3 million), we are unsure how to leave a medical trust for her. Any money she receives will be ill spent. If her sister is the trustee, that will

Detox Fast Or Slow? Opiate addicts endure a grueling withdrawal process when they decide to go clean. The pain is intense, the suffering significant. A handful of doctors promise patients they can speed up these agonizing steps via rapid detox, a catch-all term indicating a swift withdrawal process via the use of opioid-antagonist agents typically done while the patient is lightly anesthetized. The program is meant to wean addicts off of opiates found in drugs such as heroin, methadone, Vicodin and Oxycontin. Not so fast, say many ph

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Misinterpreting Buprenorphine As Miracle Cure For Opiate Dependency To End Heroin Addiction April 2005 PRESS RELEASE Waismann Method Doctor Cautions Patients Against Misinterpreting Buprenorphine as Miracle Cure for Opiate Dependency Opiate Dependency Specialist Recommends More Education for Patients Seeking Buprenorphine Treatment BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2005--In response to a growing number of reports touting Buprenorphine as an effective treatment for dependency to prescription painkillers and ill

Ten Things Teens And Their Families Should Know About The Dangers Of Prescription Painkillers BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) The Waismann Method today released "Ten Things Teens and Their Families Should Know about the Dangers of Prescription Painkillers," in response to the study released by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America stating that one in five teenagers has abused a prescription painkiller. As the number of opiate dependencies in the U.S. continues to rise, it is critical that parents are armed with the right information to educate their teens on the dangers associated with prescription painkiller abuse, and are also able to recognize the telltale war

Don't Give Heroin To Heroin AddictsI am outraged by the commentary "Outside view: Free heroin in Canada" (Web site link to United Press International, Monday), which highlights a government program that sets chemical dependency treatment back decades, but I appreciate the information on this very serious issue. The column indicated that $8 million will be spent on the North American Opiate Medications Initiative (NAOMI), a government program that will supply health officials in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto with the resources to distribute injectable heroin (in combination with oral methadone) to a select group of people with heroin dependencies. As executive director of the Wa

Waismann Method Survey Indicates That Drug Dependencies Are Often Supported Via The Internet March 21, 2005One-quarter of Patients Seeking Treatment for Dependency Reported Purchasing Drugs OnlineBEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2005-- The Waismann Method, a world-renowned opiate dependency treatment, today released findings of its 2005 Opiate Dependency Survey, which reported that one-quarter of patients surveyed who sought treatment for prescription painkiller dependencies utilized the Internet to help them acquire th

Drug Detox Rapid Detox Picks Up Steam With Addicts - But Not With Some Docs February 2005Rapid detox picks up steam with addicts-but not with some docsBy Laura Crimaldi Waismann Institute medical director Dr Clifford Bernstein works with a patient. (File Photo)Betting $15,000 on a quick way to get clean, a Bay State opiate addict chewed his last Vicodin pills at the Las Vegas airport last month waiting for a connecting flight to salvation at the nation's leading rapid detox center.Kevin, who did not want his last

Teens Follow 'Oxy' Bridge To Heroin OxyContin Powerful Pain-killer January 2005 Teens follow 'Oxy' bridge to heroin By Jim Lewis and Gary Lenton He knew what the pills were: OxyContin, a powerful pain-killer. He knew what they could do when abused: Turn you numb, so numb you felt you weren't there. He had taken some in school. His frie

Weird Science? The world of medicine seems to be getting quackier and quackier as rapidly advancing cures and medicines meet myth and marketing. Diet pills, hangover cures, and sexual dysfunction treatments spew from the medical-industrial complex, graying the lines between science and selling. It is against this backdrop that the Orange County-based Waismann Institute's "rapid detox" for heroin addicts has inspired awe and doubt.Its proponents claim the core of the Waismann Method takes only 20 minutes and involves putting an opiate or pain-killer addict under anesthesia, and using a combination of drugs to cleanse the patient's body. The method compresses the painful withdrawal

The Hidden Addiction As many as 1.8 million American women are secretly addicted to painkillers. Kerri Raccuglia-Spadow was one of them. But she fought her way back, for her family. I lay on the couch, my head pounding like a jackhammer in my ears. Make it stop! I wept. Take a pill, a voice inside whispered. No! I resisted. I can't! But my body fought back, sending daggers of pain. Just one.my shattered spirit gave in. But even as I reached for the bottle, I knew one would never be enough. A busy single mom and hair salon owner, I was used to hectic days and long hours. So when my shoulder started aching, I popped over-the-counter remedies. But they

Illegal Drug Use A Hidden Problem Among Older Americans Drug Addiction NewsThe five men seated around a basement table, trading talk about grandchildren and doctors' bills, could be mistaken for ordinary retirees. But then they tell their stories: "I started taking crack when I was 56." "I had my first sniff of heroin in 1968 -- my last one was in November." "I came into drugs when I was 48 years old. Little did I know I was going to get hooked on heroin." All are in Odyssey House, a private nonprofit rehabilitation center in New York City, to deal with what experts on aging and substance abuse describe as an overlooked and growing problem -- addiction to illegal drugs among older Americans.

Key Warning Signs Of Prescription Painkiller Dependency September 13, 2004Key Warning Signs of Prescription Painkiller DependencyKey Warning Signs of Prescription Painkiller Dependency; Drug Awareness Campaign Outlines the Risks of Opiate Dependency.The Waismann Foundation today released "Key Warning Signs of Prescription Painkiller Dependency," the first installment in a four-part educational series designed to commemorate Drug Awareness Month. Because a dependency to painkillers can often go unnoti

Ten Things You And Your Family Should Know About The Dangers Of Prescription Painkillers, According To The Waismann Foundation BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The Waismann Foundation today released "Ten Things You and Your Family Should Know about the Dangers of Prescription Painkillers," the second installment of the foundation's weekly "Drug Awareness Month" educational series. As the number of opiate dependencies in the U.S. continues to rise, it is critical that parents are armed with the right information to educate their children on the dangers associated with prescription painkiller abuse, and are also able to recognize the telltale warning signs of abuse, according to Dr. Clifford A. Bernstein, chairman of the Waismann Foundation and specialist in chronic pain management and opiate dependency.

Key Warning Signs Of Prescription Painkiller Dependency BEVERLY HILLS, The Waismann Foundation today released "Key Warning Signs of Prescription Painkiller Dependency," the first installment in a four-part educational series designed to commemorate Drug Awareness Month. Because a dependency to painkillers can often go unnoticed, it is important to recognize signs that indicate a problem in you or a loved one, according to Dr. Clifford A. Bernstein, chairman of the Waismann Foundation and a specialist in chronic pain management and opiate dependency. "After taking a routine dose of prescribed medication for pain, some people develop a chemical dependency without even knowing it is h

Prescription Drugs Can Bring Addiction With Them July 4, 2004Prescription Drugs Can Bring Addiction With ThemBy Nichole Aksamit, World-Herald Staff WriterAn NFL quarterback. A national radio personality. The frontman of a Chicago rock band.And now, as some of his colleagues have implied, a Nebraska state senator.Ray Mossey has declined to comment publicly about the circumstances leading to his arrest on a felony charge of fraudulently obtaining hydrocodone.But if the Sarpy County senator developed an addiction to the prescription pain-killer after injur

Opiates Killing Pain And Careers July 28, 2004by Steve Wilstein, Associated Press Sports ColumnistJeff Allison dreamed a year ago of leaping quickly from first-round draft choice for the Florida Marlins to National League All-Star. Instead, he sank sadly from a prescription drug addiction to a heroin overdose.He had it all, the 95 mph fastball, the $1.85 million signing bonus, the gushing praise of Marlins manager Jack McKeon.Now it's all gone and the Marlins want nothing more to do with this 19-year-old who showed so much pr

Lifting The Burden Of DependencyRush Limbaugh. Matthew Perry. Elizabeth Taylor. Judy Garland. Carrie Fisher. Melanie Griffith. It's common to hear of celebrities becoming addicted to painkillers or other prescription drugs. But if someone close to you got hooked on them would you notice the signs? Family and friends play a crucial role in detecting the problem because abusers are unlikely to "wake up" on their own, said Diane Hague, director of the Jefferson Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center (JDAC) in Louisville. "The person who has (an) addiction is the last person to ever think that they have a problem with it," said Hagu

The Scary New Drug Addiction by Rachel Grumman Prescription abuse is a growing problem for women.  Learn how to ensure you don't get hooked. When Holly*, 24, was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD), she thought that taking her prescription medication would change her life for the better.  Instead, she became hooked on the drug and is still struggling with addiction four years later. Holly's troubles began back in 1999, when she was 20 years old.  She'd tried attending college but dropped out after finding it hard to focus.  "I di

Today's Professionals Find Relief From Painkiller Dependency May 31, 2004Today's Professionals Find Relief From Painkiller DependencyBy Dr. Clifford A. Bernstein, M.D.When asked what victims of drug dependency look like, most people would depict a dirty and destitute street addict, arms etched with track marks from shooting up heroin, stealing from the local convenience store just to feed his daily habit. Or she may be a prostitute, numb to the sad fact that she is selling herself for a line of cocaine. However, you would not likely hear someone describe a business professional tackling client meetings who also visits

Waismann Method Wins Prestigious Prism AwardLOS ANGELES — The winners of the 8th Annual PRISM Awards were announced today at The Hollywood Palladium. Presented by the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC), in partnership with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a component of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services (NIDA), the 8th Annual PRISM Awards recognize accurate depictions of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction in television, feature film, music and comic book entertainment. Celebrities taking part in the ceremony included host, Mackenzie Phillips; Presenters Thora Birch, Michelle Clunie, Bill Harris, Gerald McRane

OxyContin Dependency Growing An increasing number of people are seeking treatment for dependency on OxyContin, according to a report Friday by a California drug treatment center. The Waismann Institute's 2004 Opiate Dependency Report said dependency on the powerful painkiller drug is catching up to that of the leading opiate painkiller, Vicodin. The center's survey found 33 percent of patients seeking treatment there had a dependency to OxyContin, compared to 39 percent who sought help for a Vicodin dependency. Clare W. Kavin, e

Opiate Addiction: Majority Of Female Patients With Opiate Dependencies Are Reliant On Doctor-Prescribed Painkillers March 22 , 2004Majority of Female Patients with Opiate Dependencies are Reliant on Doctor-Prescribed Painkillers, According to Waismann Institute Surveyby Rachel Kay, Formula PRBEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--03/22/2004--According to The Waismann Institute's 2004 Opiate Dependency Report, 86 percent of female patients seeking treatment were battling a dependency to prescripti

Opiate Addiction: Held Captive By Physical Dependency March 2004Held Captive by Physical DependencyMedical technology can break the shackles of opiate physical dependency. By Dr. Clifford M. BernsteinThroughout my career treating opiate dependency at the Waismann Institute, the patients I see do not usually fit society’s stereotypical drug addict. Most patients who seek treatment here develop their dependencies after taking painkillers that were prescribed to them for pain. They are mothers, te

Addiction Trends And Fads Page 1 | 2 What is a Trend A trend is a direction in organized societal activities that has emerged in response to a perceived need; has persisted for a long period of time; has gained the support of academic, business and political leaders; and has developed a broad-based economic infrastructure to support it. A trend is very different from a fad, which is a popular idea that generates a short burst of widespread interest but fails to win the support of established leadership or develop a broad based economic infrastructure to support it.  Trends usually develop slowly and gain a broad base of suppo

Addiction Trends And Fads Page 1 | 2 Terry Gorski has recently completed a trends update which he presented at the Institute for Integral Development January 29, 2004. Since my last formal update of trends forecast in 1998, stigma against people suffering from addiction and related mental health problems has become the driving force shaping future trends in addiction treatment. The major factor contributing to stigma is the war on drugs policy which defines addiction in terms of prohibited drugs and determines that addicts are “bad people” who “need to be punished” for their use of these illicit substances. The dr

2004 Opiate Dependency Report Reveals Challenges Faced By Pain Management Practitioners And PatientsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb 2, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Waismann Institute, a world-renowned opiate dependency treatment center, today released findings of its 2004 Opiate Dependency Report, which shows that 56 percent of patients' opiate dependencies began with medication prescribed by their doctors. The findings are based on a survey conducted of patients receiving treatment for dependency to opiates such as painkillers OxyContin, Vicodin and Lortab, and the illegal narcotic heroin. "The results of our 2004 Op

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Prescription Addiction: A Painful New Reality January 20, 2004As profiled on The John Walsh ShowRush Limbaugh’s recent admission that he was addicted to the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin thrust the rarely discussed issue of prescription drug addiction into the national spotlight. Prescription drug abuse is now the fastest growing type of drug abuse in the U.S. Today, we hear the gripping emotional struggles of addicts on the edge, who give us an inside look at their destructive behavior. We also hear from our guests terrified family members, who ar