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 […]
Canada Rapid Detox Center Information and Location
Rapid Detox in Canada Welcome to California Rapid Detox, your premier destination for rapid detox services. While our location may be in California, we understand that patients seeking rapid detox in Canada often choose to come to our facility. We specialize in providing top-quality rapid detox treatments for individuals from all over the world, including […]
Illicit Fentanyl and Prescribed Fentanyl. What Is the Difference?
Fentanyl now accounts for more than 30,000 deaths each year, a figure which continues to rise sharply in the last decade. Fentanyl is a type of opioid, meaning that it is related to heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. Its unique properties make it a powerful painkiller in medical settings. They also make it exceptionally addictive and […]
COVID-19: Opioid Detox Treatment Program Update
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health had found that individuals with substance use disorders are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. “By no means should people struggling with opioid addiction delay getting treatment. People should use this time to regain control of their lives.” – Clare Waismann, founder of Waismann Method® […]
Accidental Overdose Due to Relapse
Former opioid users have a lot to be proud of: they have successfully made it through a challenging withdrawal process and learned how to cope with an opioid-free life. However, people in recovery remain vulnerable to future relapse — and that relapse can lead to an accidental overdose, which can be deadly. Recovering opioid users […]
Purdue Pharma Settlement: Great News for Anyone Seeking Opioid Treatment
Great News and Renewed Hope for Anyone Affected by the Opioid Crisis On October 21st, 2020, Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, pled guilty to three felony criminal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and violate anti-kickback laws. This $8 billion settlement is the largest settlement of its kind with a pharmaceutical company. A […]
Hope for Those With Substance Use Disorder
October – National Substance Abuse Prevention Month There’s a sense of change in the air whenever October rolls around. It’s time to turn the page on one season and look forward to the next. That’s why it’s so fitting that President Trump has declared October 2020 as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. The country is […]
How to Become Opioid Free?
How many times have these thoughts crossed your mind? Feeling as though your life is hijacked. Imagining how different your life can be. Wanting a way out of the cycle. Hoping to become opioid free. Wishing you could take that first step, but you don’t know how. Physical Component Behind Opioid Use Disorder First, you […]
Opioid Overdose Facts: Why Are Overdoses More Frequent With Opioids?
Opioid Overdose Facts and Statistics Looking at the latest opioid overdose numbers in the United States is alarming. Tens of thousands of people die each year due to drug overdose. Many more struggle with substance abuse, which takes a toll on physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Opioids are the leading cause of overdose deaths […]
