Addiction Doctors and Celebrity Patients
With the fame and power that comes with being a celebrity, some addiction doctors may feel like they need to take their patient’s desires into account. But this line should never be blurred because if it is, then there could potentially be more significant risks for both parties involved in the relationship. The relationship between […]
Opiates and expectant mothers: What to know
The rising number of newborns who are addicted to opiates or show withdrawal symptoms in the US has become so common place that it begs the question, where are parents going wrong? Research studies have shown that mothers who use drugs in their teenage years put their children at a far greater risk of becoming […]
Is the NFL Becoming a Breeding Ground for Opiate Addicts?
The rate of opiate abusers in the NFL has been exponentially increasing over the past few years. The gravity of this matter has been highlighted as more and more NFL players have been thrust into the spotlight as a result of misconduct in the public scene. This has taken a toll on both their personal […]
Pain, Opioids and Insomnia
In a new survey by the International Association for the Study of Pain, the experts had found out that chronic pain affects more than 20 percent of Americans at any given time. Chronic pain can be debilitating and can affect not only the quality of the patient’s daily life, but their sleep cycles as well. […]
Heroin Use Increasing In America’s Youth
Heroin used to be a drug that was synonymous with poverty, crime, and destitution. Unfortunately, now heroin abuse is affecting American’s youth, more specifically suburban teenagers. State health departments across the country have been reporting rises in heroin use and overdoses in teens within the past few years. The Missouri Health Department saw an increase in […]
New Report Signals Painkiller Addiction Epidemic
We’ve often cautioned about the increase of opiate painkiller dependency in the U.S., and many of you may have experienced first-hand the devastation that these medications can cause. An alarming report just released from the Associated Press (AP) is validating what many of us already suspected, that sales and use of prescription painkillers, like oxycodone […]
Link Between Opiate Dependency & Libido
Opioid Dependency We’ve often discussed the various negative side effects of opiate use and dependency; however, one that is rarely discussed is the link between opiate dependency and libido. Many patients dependent on opiates and prescription painkillers, including those with chronic pain, can experience a lack of sexual drive and sexual dysfunction. This loss of […]
Understanding Opioid Tolerance
What is Opioid Tolerance? The definition of opioid tolerance is the failure to maintain a steady dose of the drug over time in order to sustain the desired pharmacological effect. In other words, the user needs to increase the drug dosage to feel the initial pharmacological effect. Although tolerance can occur with a wide variety […]
Long-Term Opiate Effects
There are very severe side effects and symptoms that could be a result of opiate use, which include nausea, fatigue, anxiety, muscle spasms, and irritability. While most patients are aware of potential side effects, many are rarely warned of the severe long-term effects opiates can have on their bodies. Patients who are recovering from surgery or […]
Dihydrocodeine Withdrawal
The anticipated fear, suffering and degradation of opiate withdrawal do not have to keep you from seeking help. Medical advancements have allowed the Waismann Method to manage the withdrawal phase to ensure patients are safe, comfortable and have the best chance to move forward with recovery. Dihydrocodeine is an opiate prescription medication used to relieve […]
