Most 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…
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. People…
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…
DetailsThousands of people have found lasting recovery from addiction to opiates including Methadone, OxyContin and heroin. What’s truly impressive is that, in a crowded field as drug detox, Waismann Method’s Methadone Detox Center has maintained an excellent reputation for its safety and effectiveness for almost 20 years. . In addition, the Waismann Method ® has…
DetailsMethadone detox can cause very uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe withdrawal symptoms, you will want to arm yourself with information that can keep you safe. Methadone is a narcotic prescription medication that is an analgesic but most often used to treat opiate addiction. This opiate replacement drug is meant to be a substitution for heroin, OxyContin and…
DetailsThe Real Facts About Methadone Addiction Methadone is a long-acting drug that blocks the euphoric effects and sedative properties of opiates such as heroin and OxyContin. It also blunts the craving, which helps to reduce the chances for a relapse, and reduces symptoms of opiate withdrawal. Methadone maintenance programs were instituted in the U.S. in…
DetailsPrescription Drug “Tourists” Pose New Challenge For Law Enforcement Officials Trying To Control Painkiller Epidemic As officials in states such as Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia crack down on so called “pill mills,” dealers and addicts are finding creative ways to get their supply. Opiate painkillers such as Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin are known to…
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