Learn how to carefully handle New Year’s resolutions without compromising your recovery. 1. Recognize Relapse Triggers The number one factor that helps people sustain recovery from addiction is to recognize triggers and employ healthier coping strategies. Most people use drugs or alcohol as a way to numb physical or emotional pain. The emotional response to…
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In 2015, there were more than 300 million prescriptions dispensed for narcotic pain medications globally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Out of the 300 million patients prescribed opiates, approximately 3 million of them struggled with opioid addiction that year. Opioid drugs are drugs that bind to the opiate receptors, which significantly reduce the feelings of pain. Many prescription drugs have…
DetailsDid you know that more than 80,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths each year in the United States? Alcohol abuse and dependency affect not just the individual, but also their family, friends, and even strangers. But if you or someone you love is dependent on alcohol, there are many alcohol treatment programs available to help you become and remain…
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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 88,000 people die each year as a result of alcohol-related events, including alcohol poisoning and accidents while intoxicated. These numbers make alcohol abuse the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Alcohol abuse isn’t just an issue because it can lead to…
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Waismann Method® team is alarmed but not surprised by Thursday’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report detailing a drop in life expectancy fueled largely by the ongoing opioid epidemic. The CDC report represents the third year in a row that life expectancy has decreased.…
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What is Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)? Defining OUD and DSM Criteria Opioid use disorder is a condition that adversely affects the lives of millions of Americans. In 2016 about 2.1 million Americans were reported suffering from the disorder. The condition creates an enormous difficulty controlling opioid use, regardless of its negative consequences, sometimes confused as…
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Whether you are struggling with an opioid addiction yourself or you have a family member or friend who is, it can be a complicated and sometimes stressful journey. First, it’s imperative to understand whether someone has a dependency or an addiction because these two issues vary significantly. Next, there is the process of deciding which…
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Opiate addiction treatment is a multifaceted journey. If you’re new to learning about opioid addiction and the various treatment options, there’s a chance you’re feeling slightly overwhelmed. The best first step someone can take in their recovery is learning about available options as much as possible. Whether you’ve become dependent on opioids yourself, or you’re…
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Experts and laypeople alike have been horrified by the slow escalation of the opioid crisis over the past decade. Now, new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that the number of overdose deaths may have recently begun to level off. Although this plateau in the overdose rate was celebrated in the…
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The Waismann Method® is proud to announce the opening of their medically supervised alcohol detoxification program. Alcohol-dependent patients can now enter the Waismann Method® to safely detox from alcohol without co-morbid opioid addiction. “We strongly believe that most acute alcohol detox should be managed in the hospital by experienced physicians so that appropriate medical resources are…
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