Opiates in the Military
Men and women who enlist in the U.S. military are facing a growing threat on a battlefield of a different kind. A surge in the number of prescriptions given to service men and women has had a direct effect on the cases of drug abuse and addiction being reported. In some cases, high-powered opiate painkillers […]
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 […]
Addiction, Prescription Painkillers and Chronic Pain in Pro Wrestling

Some wrestling fans and most of the general public don’t appreciate or can’t comprehend the lifestyle of a professional wrestler. It’s not just a few hours of television shows per week. There are house shows, media appearances, and travel; lots of travel. There’s little time to work out and stay in shape. And there’s even […]
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. […]
‘Teen Mom’ Amber Portwood admits to another suicide attempt

Just days after getting a five-year prison sentence for quitting her court-ordered drug treatment program, “Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood is speaking out about her problems — including another suicide attempt — from behind bars. The reality personality is serving time for her felony possession and domestic battery charges. Madison County Sherrif’s Dept. “I took 30 […]
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 […]
Rise in Painkiller Use Among Fibromyalgia Patients

Beverly Hills, Calif. (May 9, 2012) – Medical Director for WAISMANN METHOD® rapid opiate detox treatment and pain management specialist, Dr. Michael Lowenstein, announced his support for National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, taking place on May 12, 2012. An increasing number of fibromyalgia patients are being prescribed opiate painkillers to address their chronic pain symptoms, which […]
WAISMANN METHOD® DIRECTOR ENCOURAGES PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL TAKE BACK DAY

Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) April 25, 2012 Following a new report released today by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Administrative Director for WAISMANN METHOD® rapid detox treatment and Registered Addiction Specialist, Clare Waismann, is urging all Americans to turn in their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription painkiller medications on National Take Back […]