More and more people are falling victim to opiate dependence and addiction. Actiq is a formulation of fentanyl citrate. A prescription medication intended to treat breakthrough cancer pain, however, it is often prescribed for off-label and used for patients with severe chronic pain. It is much stronger than morphine, and Fentanyl is a Schedule II…
DetailsOpiate addiction is a growing threat for people around the world. This problem has become out of control in recent years as the number of prescriptions being written has multiplied and more people have access. The number of people seeking treatment for opiate addiction continues to soar. Some may choose traditional opiate detox, which can…
DetailsTaking that first step to search for different Actiq detox types, can be overwhelming. You may have lots of questions, such as: Should I choose inpatient or outpatient care? What is rapid opiate detox? Do I have the time/money to set aside for treatment? What if it doesn’t work? What Is Actiq? First, let’s take…
DetailsPregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful experience, but if you’re suffering with Actiq dependency, you may be worried about yourself and your baby. Getting the right Actiq treatment can make all the difference. Actiq is a narcotic pain medication that is a solid form of Fentanyl. This medication comes in lollipop form – a…
DetailsActiq detox symptoms can be an extremely painful process to endure, particularly after long term heavy use. These symptoms typically start, within hours of stopping the use and it can last for several weeks. Physical withdrawal symptoms can include: Vomiting Nausea Diarrhea Stomach Pain Chills Tremors Muscle Pain Sweating Runny Nose Dilated Pupils Yawning Insomnia…
DetailsPeople who take prescription painkillers are increasingly finding that their doctors want them to sign a contract related to their use. These doctor-patient painkiller contracts have a two-fold purpose. They are meant to protect the patient against possible complications that include abuse, addiction and overdose. It may also protect the doctor if patients do experience…
DetailsReading a newspaper is sobering business, forgive the play on words. Police blotters and newspapers across the country are documenting the alarming trend of painkiller abuse and addiction. And if you look close enough, you’ll find that it may be your neighbor, the local pharmacist or the kids’ bus driver who’s fallen prey to this…
DetailsAlarming statistics are in, showing a sharp rise in the number of babies being born addicted to opiates. The youngest victims of the prescription painkiller epidemic are the infants born every day, dependent upon drugs such as OxyContin and other opiates. In fact, about one baby is born this way every hour in the U.S.,…
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Many of our patients begin taking opioid medications after having them prescribed by a doctor to lessen pain from injury or other ailments. While some patients are able to stick to short-term opioid treatment programs, those who use the painkillers for an extended amount of time are at greater risk for developing opioid tolerance. Tolerance…
DetailsMen and women who enlist in the U.S. military are facing a growing threat on a battlefield of a different kind. A surge in the number of prescriptions given to service men and women has had a direct effect on the cases of drug abuse and addiction being reported. In some cases, high-powered opiate painkillers…
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