The line between doctor and patient can become blurry when that patient is a celebrity. Fame can be a powerful aphrodisiac for some doctors who give in to their patients who want to get their hands on prescription opiates or other potentially dangerous drugs. Many high-profile celebrities and athletes employ personal physicians as part of their team…
DetailsThe rising number of newborns who are addicted to opiates or show withdrawal symptoms in the US has become so common place that it begs the question, where are parents going wrong? Research studies have shown that mothers who use drugs in their teenage years put their children at a far greater risk of becoming…
DetailsThe rate of opiate abusers in the NFL has been exponentially increasing over the past few years. The gravity of this matter has been highlighted as more and more NFL players have been thrust into the spotlight as a result of misconduct in the public scene. This has taken a toll on both their personal…
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Some wrestling fans and most of the general public don’t appreciate or can’t comprehend the lifestyle of a professional wrestler. It’s not just a few hours of television shows per week. There are house shows, media appearances, and travel; lots of travel. There’s little time to work out and stay in shape. And there’s even…
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According to the American Chronic Pain Association, approximately 100 million people in the U.S. suffer from or are partially disabled by chronic pain. Chronic pain can be debilitating and can affect not only the quality of the patient’s daily life, but their sleep cycles as well. Since severe pain often prevents sufferers from achieving restful…
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Just days after getting a five-year prison sentence for quitting her court-ordered drug treatment program, “Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood is speaking out about her problems — including another suicide attempt — from behind bars. The reality personality is serving time for her felony possession and domestic battery charges. Madison County Sherrif’s Dept. “I took 30…
DetailsHeroin used to be a drug that was synonymous with poverty, crime, and destitution. Unfortunately, now heroin abuse is affecting American’s youth, more specifically suburban teenagers. State health departments across the country have been reporting rises in heroin use and overdoses in teens within the past few years. The Missouri Health Department saw an increase in…
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Beverly Hills, Calif. (May 9, 2012) – Medical Director for WAISMANN METHOD® rapid opiate detox treatment and pain management specialist, Dr. Michael Lowenstein, announced his support for National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, taking place on May 12, 2012. An increasing number of fibromyalgia patients are being prescribed opiate painkillers to address their chronic pain symptoms, which…
DetailsPatients who are prescribed long-term prescription painkiller treatment programs should be cautious of opioid-induced hyperalgesia. Opioid-induced hyperalgesia is a condition where the increased use of opiates, like Oxycontin and hydrocodone, heightens one’s sensitivity to discomfort and reduces their tolerance for pain. Essentially, people will increase the amount of painkillers they are taking as their discomfort…
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Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) April 25, 2012 Following a new report released today by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Administrative Director for WAISMANN METHOD® rapid detox treatment and Registered Addiction Specialist, Clare Waismann, is urging all Americans to turn in their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription painkiller medications on National Take Back…
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