Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH)
What is Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH)? Have you taken opiate painkillers only to find that your pain has gotten worse?Hyperalgesia is a condition that manifests itself by an increased sensitivity to pain. Opioid-induced hyperalgesia occurs when the continuous use of opioids reduces the pain threshold, leading to opioid tolerance. In other words, pain becomes worse despite an increase in […]
Opioid Detox: A Powerful Weapon Against Fentanyl Abuse and Overdose
People are using fentanyl more than ever before, and the number of overdoses from this powerful opioid is skyrocketing. Treatment with opioid detox can effectively stop fentanyl abuse before it results in an overdose death. Fueled primarily by the opioid epidemic, drug overdose is now a primary cause of accidental death in the United States, […]
Best Way to Get off Percocet
The first days to get off Percocet are usually the hardest. Opioid withdrawal can be incredibly uncomfortable, and emotionally it can also be a challenge. Most people give up during the detox phase and take another Percocet, especially when trying to detox at home. The best way to get off Percocet successfully is with adequate […]
Opioids and Cocaine – The Deadly Results of Mixing Drugs
The combination of opioids and cocaine creates a whole new level of health risks, including death. The most common mixture is a “speedball.” A speedball is when the user mixes heroin with cocaine. Typically, speedballs are injected directly into the vein, giving the users a more intense and longer-lasting experience than other methods. Cocaine is […]
Vicodin Detox
Vicodin Detox Can Be Achieved in a Humane, Private and Effective Manner Vicodin is an opiate (narcotic) medication that combines hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is the opiate component, and acetaminophen is a non-narcotic pain reliever. Doctors prescribe Vicodin to treat moderate to severe pain. Prescription holders should use it exactly as prescribed. This medication can be […]
Vivitrol: the Solution for the Opioid Crisis?
The opioid epidemic has been raging seemingly unabated for years, devastating families, and communities across the country. The NIH (National Institute of Drug Abuse) reports that abuse and addiction to prescription pain medications, heroin, and synthetic opioids (such as fentanyl) are responsible for nearly 128 deaths daily in the US. Now, enthusiasm is growing for […]
5 Ways to Relieve Suboxone and Other Opioid-Induced Constipation
Dependence on opioid drugs has been steadily increasing over the past two decades. While this type of medication can provide optimal pain relief for many patients, they do come with a tremendous amount of risks and side effects. One of the most common unwanted side effects are those associated with the gastrointestinal tract, specifically constipation. […]
Domus Retreat: Post-detox Center
Domus Retreat, Orange County’s premier post-detox recovery, drug abuse treatment center is one of the key reasons why Waismann Method® treatment is successful in rehabilitating guests addicted to pain killers and other opiates. Unlike other programs anchored on powerlessness to beat the habit, Domus Retreat is a licensed after-care facility focused on rebuilding lives through […]
Myths Surrounding Addictive Personalities
For many years, addiction treatment professionals focused on addictive personalities as a way to approach “healing” for people struggling with addiction. The problem with this approach to viewing and treating substance abuse is that it can make overcoming addiction more challenging. Fortunately, new research has shed light on what “addictive personality” really means. These studies […]
Morphine Home Detox
Morphine home detox attempts can be both dangerous and highly uncomfortable. The withdrawal symptoms can be quite serious, causing people to have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle and bone pain, extreme agitation – even seizures and coma. Without proper treatment, people who have been using opiates such as morphine for longer periods of time can suffer […]
