Families Suffer Too When It Comes to Opiate Addiction
The effects of opiate addiction reach far beyond the individual suffering from this powerful disorder; it profoundly impacts an entire family system. Families struggling alongside a loved one with an addiction often feel overwhelmed, frightened, and exhausted as they attempt to understand the problem and help their afflicted relative get better. Understanding how opiate addiction […]
Kratom Addiction: The New Threat
Kratom has been one of the fastest-growing drug trends in recent years. Millions of Americans use it for a wide range of reasons, from decreasing anxiety to providing pain relief and even helping with addiction. Kratom has become increasingly popular as an alternative medicine, but many users don’t realize that this plant can also be […]
Butorphanol (Stadol) : Unveiling the Enigma – From Painkiller to Partial Agonist
Butorphanol, a name seemingly innocuous, sits at the crossroads of medicine and complexity. It’s a drug shrouded in intrigue, straddling the line between potent opiate painkiller and nuanced opioid antagonist. Unraveling its story demands a closer look, a journey through its enigmatic nature, therapeutic applications, and potential pitfalls. A Dual-Faced Warrior: Imagine a warrior, wielding […]
Rapid Detox in Puerto Rico
Residents of Puerto Rico struggling with opiate addiction need professional medical assistance to overcome it. Waismann Method, a leading opiate treatment center, has been providing safe, quick, and compassionate rapid detox services to patients for over two decades. The Fentanyl Epidemic in Puerto Rico The island of Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean and […]
Rapid Detox in South Carolina
Opioid detox treatment is essential to addressing the opioid epidemic in South Carolina and offers a lifeline to individuals struggling with opioid addiction. Through opioid detox treatment, patients can receive the care and support they need to overcome their dependence on opioids and start their journey toward recovery. In this article, we will discuss the […]
How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?
If you’ve ever wondered how long fentanyl stays in your system, you first have to consider the type of fentanyl in question. Understanding the differences between pharmaceutical grade and illicit fentanyl, as well as their analogues, can mean the difference between life and death. The increasing presence of illicit fentanyl and its fatal consequences in […]
Overdose Deaths in 2021 Reached the Highest Record in History
Fentanyl Fuels Overdose Deaths to New Heights In 2021, drug-overdose deaths in the United States topped 100,000 for the first time in a calendar year. This record high was fueled by the spread of illicit forms of fentanyl coming into the country at rates never seen before. According to preliminary data from the Centers for […]
Substance Abuse Among the Elderly
The Invisible Epidemic Substance abuse among the elderly is not just a reality but also a growing problem. Seniors are especially vulnerable because of the unique challenges they face from the natural aging process. Sadly enough, this population’s health needs continue to be ignored, which places them at a higher risk for alcohol and drug abuse. […]
Can Opiate Withdrawal Trigger RA flare?
No definitive answer currently appears in the literature to answer the question – “Can opiate withdrawal trigger rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flare?” However, we do see related materials about the use of opioid therapy and treatment of RA. Some of this related material can begin to help us answer this question about the effects of opiate […]
Can Opioid Withdrawal/Abuse Be Misdiagnosed as Fibromyalgia?
Although current literature does not clearly document the misdiagnosis of opioid withdrawal/abuse as fibromyalgia, it does address related issues. One example is the Fitzcharles et al. article “Opioid use, misuse, and abuse in patients labeled as fibromyalgia.” The article raises concerns about the long-term effects of the use of opioid therapy. The article also notes […]
