FDA Cracks Down on Internet Pharmacies
These days, you can find just about anything online – love, long-lost friends and relatives, a great pair of shoes and even prescription drugs. But buyer beware – what you get is not always what you think it is. Take the case of Internet pharmacies. They dole out potentially dangerous meds to people around the world, many […]
Stages of Addiction
Addiction to opioid pain medications usually happens over a long period of time. It doesn’t happen with the first dose, the first prescription, or the day you decide to take the drug. In fact, you can see a progression from simple use of a drug or medication to full blown addiction. The rate of addiction to […]
Military Personnel, PTSD and Dependency
Men and women on the front lines of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan face dangers every day, raising their risk for injuries, illness and mental health problems. Many of them are prescribed narcotic painkillers that can be habit forming. These opiate medications, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, are potent and in addition to pain […]
Heroin Epidemic
Heroin Epidemic From East to West, South to North there is an apparent rise in heroin use. In Florida, opiates are a leading cause of death. Meanwhile, in New York, the heroin catch is reportedly twice that of 2004. According to the National Drug Intelligence Center, this rise is due to the increased seizures in […]
Prescription Pills: Skittles Parties
As long as there have been substances to abuse, young people have been at the forefront of finding creative ways to ingest them. The newest trend is called “Skittles parties.” This has nothing to do with the colorful candies kids like to eat. Rather, it refers to a party where young people fill a bowl […]
Rehab with Dr. Drew: Addiction And Recovery In The Real World
Everyday People Are Falling Prey To Pain Meds And Heroin Celebrities usually set the trends in the world, from what’s cool in fashion, to music and drugs. But, prescription painkiller addiction affects everyone – all walks of life. Young people, old people and people of all races and backgrounds can be affected. Professional people also – […]
Dual Therapy: Better Than Methadone
Why are other drugs usually better than Methadone for addiction therapy? Medication therapies have been used for decades to control drug use and diminish cravings. Addiction medicine has evolved tremendously, where detoxification methods have shown to be much better than methadone, in order to achieve a drug-free state. Drug addiction can be a very complex […]
Addiction Proof Painkillers
The face of pain management could soon change in a big way. The development of an addiction proof painkiller may be on the horizon, and this could provide hope for millions of people if additional animal testing works out. Research is being conducted on Naloxone, an overdose antidote that could reduce pain without the potential […]
Celebrity Addiction: Hangover and Beyond
Bradley Cooper was so downright hilarious in his role in the “Hangover” that it seemed as though he wasn’t even acting at all. He fitted the role to a T probably because he had so much “practice” in real life. Bradley, 37, star of the A Team and Hangover has been sober for eight years […]
Opiate Addiction Rock Bottom
What does ity mean when people refer to “opiate addiction rock bottom”? The term is used often to describe the worst state people may get to when abusing opiate drugs. It’s a subjective term really – who’s to know what this means to an individual? For some people, “hitting bottom” or “rock bottom” can mean […]
