Caring for a loved one who is suffering with morphine addiction can be intense and extremely frustrating. You don’t want to watch someone you care about descend into the darkness that characterizes addiction. Loved ones may be in grave trouble. Maybe you realized it and tried to help. Or perhaps you are in denial. Either…
DetailsA federal grand jury investigation is targeting FedEx Corp. and United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) for possibly handling shipments made by online pharmacies that may be operating illegally. The issue centers around potent prescription painkillers that are at the forefront of America’s growing epidemic involving abuse, addiction and overdose. Opioids such as hydrocodone and oxycodone…
DetailsNearly every aspect of society is affected by drug abuse and addiction. It puts a strain on local, state and national economies, drives up healthcare costs, endangers lives, splits up families and stretches the criminal justice system to its limit. The main threat in this day and age is opiates – in the form of…
DetailsVicodin is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. It contains Hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone, an opiate, can be habit forming. Vicodin dependence often starts innocently enough. An individual may be injured or dealing with chronic pain. A physician starts writing a prescription for Vicodin in order to control pain.…
DetailsIf you are suffering with any form of opiate addiction, you know what a struggle it can be. This type of addiction is swift and unforgiving. It can be unrelenting, taking with it health, relationships, financial security and careers. In a word, it can be deadly. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Choosing…
DetailsAn Unsupervised Or Cold Turkey Detox From Vicodin Can Result In Serious Complications For Unborn Babies Whose Mothers Are Dependent Or Addicted Opiate addiction during pregnancy can be perilous. It can put the mother and unborn child at risk for complications. Likewise, detox is not recommended because of the stress this can cause for a…
DetailsLots of people are suffering with pain – from trauma, other injuries, surgeries and pain. Oftentimes, doctors will prescribe opiate-based (narcotic) pain relievers such as Vicodin. If the pain is short-term, there should be no problem, as long as the medication is taken within the parameters spelled out in the instructions for use. Taking more…
DetailsVicodin is an effective pain reliever but is extremely powerful and has the potential to become habit forming. Even those with a prescription are at risk for developing a dependency or possibly an addiction. Vicodin is a narcotic pain reliever made up of Hydrocodone and acetaminophen. This drug diminishes pain and can cause an instant…
DetailsFor most people, an addiction to Vicodin develops unintentionally. People are often prescribed this narcotic for pain following surgery or to treat an injury. Some people don’t realize dependence to this drug can develop rather quickly and patients often find themselves needing more to achieve the same effect. This type of behavior can be the…
DetailsIn most communities, addiction is hitting closer and closer to home. Most people don’t need to go to the nearest street corner or a seedy part of town. Many don’t have to look farther than their own medicine cabinet. The type of drug addiction that’s sweeping the nation these days is prescription drugs, namely opiates.…
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