Getting Off Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone is a potentially habit forming opiate used for pain relief. It acts on opiate receptors in the brain to provide moderate to severe pain relief. Doctors often prescribe hydrocodone in combination with acetaminophen, marketed as Norco, Lortab and Vicodin. People who take hydrocodone for an extended period of time or at high doses risk […]
Lorcet Home Detox
Lorcet is a narcotic painkiller that can be difficult to stop taking after long-term use. People who take high doses may also have trouble detoxing without help. Some people attempt lorcet home detox from the opiate prescription. This can be dangerous because of withdrawal symptoms which can be severe. Opiate dependence can set in quickly […]
Lorcet Precautions (Hydrocodone)
The dangers that could arise from taking prescription painkillers are real. Knowing all the Lorcet precautions, risks and warnings is important in order to avoid serious complications. The most important thing to know about Lorcet and other opiate painkillers is that they can be habit forming. The drug’s prescribing label explains how the drug should […]
MS Contin Precautions
Taking any prescription medication requires a bit of research. Because it’s so important to use the medication safely, instructions should be read carefully to avoid risks. MS Contin precautions and warnings are spelled out on the prescription label, due its potency and risks. Ms Contin is a pain medication that is the extended-release version of […]
Methadone Home Detox
Many people who take methadone or other opiate substitutes to detox from narcotics find they end up needing a second detox. Methadone is a maintenance drug used to wean patients gradually from heroin and opiate painkillers. These drugs create a tolerance after a certain amount of use and people who take them need to escalate […]
Methadone Precautions
A methadone maintenance program may help some people successfully wean from opiate addiction by alleviating withdrawal. However, this long-term treatment may cause habitual use, leading to the need for another opiate detoxification. Methadone can treat pain but is most known as an opiate replacement therapy to treat addiction to heroin and other opiates. Methadone is […]
Morphine Precautions
Morphine should be taken with care, and only by those patients who have a legitimate prescription for this potent drug. The label carries a detailed list of morphine precautions, risks and warnings to make sure patients are as safe as possible during therapy. Morphine is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe […]
Opium Treatment
As the problem of opiate addiction continues to rise, a number of treatment facilities are popping up, offering a variety of opium treatment options, including inpatient medical detox, rehab, 12-Step programs, behavioral therapy and faith-based initiatives. Opium addiction is serious and needs to be treated by professionals. Not all Opium treatment programs are the […]
Opium Side Effects
Physical and psychological side effects can present themselves when a patient takes any medication. Opium is a narcotic drug that can be used therapeutically for pain relief or recreationally for its euphoric effects. Opium is also used as a basis for prescription opiate painkillers including OxyContin, Demerol, Dilaudid, Norco and Vicodin. It’s possible that a […]
How to Choose the Best Opium Rehab Treatment Center
Opium rehab may be a necessary step for patients trying to recover from their addiction. Not all opium rehab facilities offer comprehensive treatment for this complex condition so it’s important to research options. Opium is a powerful opiate (narcotic) drug that comes from the opium poppy plant. It is also synthesized to make opiate prescription […]
