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 […]
Suboxone Detox And Pregnancy
Bearing a child can be a wonderful, but scary adventure that may be complicated if you are taking Suboxone by prescription and if you’re dependent upon it. Suboxone detox and pregnancy is not always a good combination. Speak to a doctor to determine the course of action that is right for you and your unborn […]
Methadone Rehab
Methadone Rehab can be scary, though, for many. Addiction to prescription medication is a struggle for millions of people worldwide. Methadone is often used in a rehab or detox setting to help wean patients from their addictions to other drugs. The problem is that patients can also become physically and psychologically dependent upon methadone. It […]
Heroin Rehab
Heroin rehab can include any number of treatments and programs designed to treat different aspects of addiction. Not all rehabs are the same. In fact, services vary widely and can include detox, behavior modification, therapy, faith-based programs and 12-step groups. Heroin Rehab Facilities Can Provide Long Term Support Heroin is an illegal narcotic drug that […]
