Opiates including highly addictive prescription drugs are abused by over 15.1 million Americans. This data from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University is a conservative number – the horror is multiplied when you include the family members and concerned friends who suffer with the addict as he or she goes…
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Long-Term Opiate Addiction Cost to Society “It is estimated that at least 980,000 people in the United States are currently addicted to heroin and other opiates … It is estimated that 5,000-10,000 IDUs (injection drug user) die of drug overdoses every year. Many are involved with the criminal justice system.” – Centers for Health &…
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Rapid detox from opioids is a safe and proven detox treatment. The ultimate risk associated with substance abuse is lack of adequate treatment due to fear or substandard programs. The Opioid Scourge A lot of substance users feel like mice on a spinning wheel – especially after undergoing several rounds of rehab. Traditional methods…
DetailsMost recovery programs begin with recognition of the problem, whether substances abused are narcotics such as opium, morphine, prescription medicine or heroin. However, when a person suffers from an addiction to opiates or opioids, concerned family and friends spot the problem first. Conflicted and agonized, many of these are “accidental” addictions, often victims of prescribed narcotics and painkillers.…
DetailsIn the wrong hands, prescription pain meds can be deadly. For this reason, people who have prescriptions for these drugs should keep them in a secured location. Kids are especially susceptible to the dangers of opiates and can die if they ingest them. In July, police charged a man and woman in Port Charlotte, Florida,…
DetailsRecord numbers of people are falling victim to prescription painkiller addiction. Overdoses from opioids are the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. And many experts agree that something drastic must be done. In an effort to curb abuse of prescription painkillers, a group of public health officials is asking the U.S. Food and…
DetailsMany Teens Think Prescription Opiates Are Safe Because They’re Legally Prescribed The teenage years are known to be a time of exploration, risk taking and sometimes, rebellion. One of the biggest threats facing young people today is opiate abuse. According to a study done by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia…
DetailsDrug addiction centers are now turning their attention to Kratom. More and more people are checking into rehab centers for treatment of the drug some call “legal heroin.” Others hail it as an herbal remedy or health tonic. It can be purchased in some smoke shops, and there are several sites online that sell…
DetailsMethadone addiction symptoms and signs are fairly straightforward . If you suspect a loved one is addicted to Methadone, you’ve probably already noticed some of the signs. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of methadone addiction. Methadone is a synthetic opiate prescribed for pain but better known for its treatment of opiate addiction.…
DetailsLike many celebrities, Heath Ledger died too soon. The Hollywood actor should be enjoying his family and career. He may have even reprised his role as the Joker in The Dark Night. But a lethal combination of doctor-prescribed drugs killed him in January 2008. The New York City Medical Examiner ruled the death an…
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