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…
DetailsDrug Addiction Myths There are several false impressions regarding drug addiction and abuse. The most widespread misunderstanding is the difference between physical dependence and chemical addiction. Oftentimes pain patients are stigmatized as addicts or drug seekers because of their use of opioids. In reality, their need for pain relievers is necessary for their day-to-day functioning. …
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The opioid epidemic has been raging unabated in the United States for years. With greater awareness and allocation of public health dollars, some experts hoped that we had turned a corner in this epidemic. Now, new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the opioid crisis is worse than ever.…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released provisional data showing 70,689 drug overdose deaths in 2017. We’ve analyzed the CDC release and responded in a press release of our own addressing what this data means for our communities. The data released showed the highest overdose death rate on record and reflects an increase…
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Published on Aug. 16, 2018 Reviewed by Clare Waismann, CATC, Founder of Waismann Method® Advanced Treatment for Opiate Dependence All topics for the Opiates.com blog are selected and written based on high standards of editorial quality, including cited sources. Articles are reviewed by Clare Waismann, CATC and founder of Waismann Method®, for accuracy, credibility and…
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On July 1st, 2018 a new law went into effect prohibiting physicians to prescribe opioid drugs for more than seven days to patients with acute pain. Specifically, the law applies to physicians and patients in Florida, Tennessee, and Michigan. This law also affects cases of broken bones, back pain, short illnesses and most surgeries. In…
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