Dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic opioid used for purposes including post-operative pain relief, shortness of breath and cough suppression. It is commonly available as tablets, elixirs and in other oral forms. Dihydrocodeine was developed in Germany in the early 1900s when researchers were looking for more effective cough suppressants to prevent the spread of pneumonia, tuberculosis,…
DetailsSo many choices exist for those looking for a place to receive Darvon rehab; there are a number of different services and programs available to address Darvon addiction. Darvon is a prescription opiate painkiller that is used to treat mild to moderate pain. Patients who develop this problem are best treated by a program that…
DetailsPeople who take too much of the prescription narcotic Darvon (propoxyphene hydrochloride) put themselves at risk of suffering an overdose which can be fatal. An Darvon overdose is most often accidental but can be intentional in nature. Darvon is an opiate medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It can be used safely but…
DetailsHaving to face a Darvon detox can be daunting, prompting fears about the pain and suffering so common with opiate withdrawal. Darvon is an opiate prescription medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. Like all narcotics, Darvon can be habit-forming, leading to dependence and addiction. Other serious problems can arise, such as overdose which…
DetailsThe abuse of prescription painkillers has become a growing problem across the world and can have deadly consequences for many people. Abusing Darvon and other opiates can result in addiction and overdose which can be fatal. Abuse can include any behavior that puts your health and well being in jeopardy, and any use that contradicts…
DetailsA commonly undiagnosed problem among chronic pain patients is sexual dysfunction. Often times, opioid medications that are prescribed to patients with chronic pain can cause or contribute to sexual dysfunction by inducing deficiency in the endocrine system. This effects hormone production such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone in the testes and ovaries. Unfortunately, this condition…
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Although British social life has centered around pubs and bars for centuries, a bar in Liverpool, England, is hoping to prove that anyone who thinks alcohol-free bars can’t work in boozy Britain is all wet. The Brink has been open since the end of September, and manager Carl Alderdice said that while Liverpool has a…
DetailsSuboxone is sometimes used to help people manage or overcome dependencies to opiates, including Vicodin, heroin, Oxycontin, and hydrocodone. It works by reducing the cravings and symptoms associated with dependence and can lessen withdrawal symptoms, like nausea, sweating, chills, and muscle aches. Understanding the risks of Suboxone can make the treatment safer and more effective.…
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A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that in 2008 approximately 15,000 Americans died from overdoses from prescription painkillers, like Vicodin, Oxycontin andOpana. These findings show a three-fold increase over the past decade, from 4,000 deaths in 1999. Dr. Michael Lowenstein, who specializes in the Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate…
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(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) – Partnership for Drugfree.org preys on the emotions of family members losing loved ones to the prescription drug epidemic as they support Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin. The same Purdue Pharma is responsible for criminally marketing the drug and unleashing death and addiction throughout the U.S. and Canada by having them as…
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