Dependence to Vicodin can occur with legitimate use as well as Vicodin addiction. Both circumstances can lead to full-blown addiction, which can become the focal point of a person’s life. He or she often finds that health, finances and close relationships suffer as a result. Vicodin is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate…
DetailsCombining prescription drugs with other substances such as sedatives, stimulants and alcohol can cause death. Celebrity deaths often highlight this danger, but people across the country are experiencing this at an increasing rate. The toxicology report of famed pop star Whitney Houston revealed evidence of alcohol, Xanax and other drugs in the singer’s system at…
DetailsA federal grand jury has indicted a group of people said to be involved in the trafficking of the opiate painkiller OxyContin. The Southern California operation centers around Lake Medical Group, a facility officials describe as a “pill mill.” Among those who will answer to charges are 16 pharmacists. LMG owners Mike Mikaelian and Anjelika…
DetailsHow Opiate Addiction Affects Families Opiate addiction is a touchy subject for millions of Americans. Families and friends often don’t know what to say or how to handle the addiction of a loved one. But ignoring the problem can only make it worse. It’s important to know that you cannot force someone into opiate treatment.…
DetailsPrescription drug abuse and dependency don’t affect only young people. Increasingly, elderly folks are finding themselves in a predicament that can escalate quickly if they’re taking prescription opiates or other meds to cope with degenerative conditions, injuries and illnesses. Dependency is often viewed as a disease that affects the young. But it’s older people who…
DetailsA recent headline case out of western Pennsylvania highlights a growing problem that threatens us all – accidents and fatalities caused by drivers high on prescription medication. Late in November, 7-year-old Octavius Stone of New Castle, Pa. was mowed down in a friend’s front yard by Virgil Coonfare, 66, who is believed to have been…
DetailsNow that generic OxyContin has been approved in Canada, the U.S. is preparing for a potential influx of this potent narcotic painkiller. According to the Wall Street Journal, the White House has put police and border agents on alert for these highly addictive meds that could be hitting U.S. streets within a month. Diversion into…
DetailsNew York officials rounded up twenty-one people after a Craigslist bust over the online sale of prescription painkillers. Brazen in their attempt to make a quick buck, these low-level dealers actually placed ads on the website looking for buyers. Those arrested included a 62-year-old female photographer, a graduate student from New York University and a…
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Opiate addiction has become a growing epidemic in our country, affecting people from all walks of life. Many people are rendered powerless by drugs such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. This problem does not discriminate even for the smallest of victims. In the United States, more babies are being born with symptoms of opiate withdrawal than…
DetailsMaybe you have been down and out because of a spiraling problem with prescription painkillers. An addiction of this type can be devastating in so many ways. It may seem like a dire situation with no way out, and it may seem impossible to conjure up a bit of hope or faith. News of opiate…
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