Opioids work by attaching to specific receptors in the brain, spinal cord and gastrointestinal tract, so it may not come as a surprise that they can cause a decline in fundamental central nervous system responses. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, and is sometimes referred to as the “control center”…
DetailsThe need for Vicoprofen detox becomes inevitable once a physical dependence has set in. It can be difficult to make the decision to seek detox for an opiate addiction, but for many people, it’s the best decision they ever make. Vicoprofen is a prescription narcotic pain medication intended for short-term relief. It contains hydrocodone, a…
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Dr. Michael Lowenstein, co-medical director of The Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification under deep sedation, is expressing grave concern over the implications of a new report that outlines the alarming rise in the number of individuals seeking treatment for opioid dependence, for example, OxyContin addiction. The new national analysis from the U.S. Substance…
DetailsYale’s Dr. William Becker and a team of researchers recently examined data collected from 2006 to 2008, and found surprising numbers regarding where addicts obtain their drugs. Only 1 in 5 people who misuse opioid painkillers get the drugs from their doctors. In fact, 69 percent of addicts never obtain any of these drugs from…
DetailsInstances of prescription painkiller abuse and diversion have skyrocketed in Wyoming and other parts of the country in recent years. Authorities say a number of factors contribute to the problem, namely the increase in the number of prescriptions being written. The state is part of a prescription drug-monitoring program, a database that allows authorities in…
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Opiate Abuse and Treatment in Wisconsin Opioid abuse and addiction are a growing threat throughout the nation, and many states are in crisis. Wisconsin currently has more deaths related to opioid overdose than motor vehicle accidents. The FDA (Federal Drug Enforcement Administration) said Wisconsin has a problem with diverted pharmaceuticals including opioids such as Fentanyl,…
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National Institute on Drug Abuse has shown that West Virginia had the highest overdose death rates in 2016. The majority of these deaths are due to synthetic opioids and heroin. Often, the search for the best rehab centers across West Virginia brings us to California. For now, Rapid Detox in West Virginia is not a…
DetailsPharmaceutical drug abuse is a growing threat to the state of Virginia, and as with other areas of the country, the primary culprit is opiates. Prescription painkiller dependence has skyrocketed in the last decade as more and more prescriptions are being written and they become more accessible through legal and illegal means. Prescription opiates such…
DetailsOpiate abuse and diversion is a growing concern throughout much of the country. Drugs such as OxyContin, Demerol, Dilaudid, Vicodin and Percocet offer great pain relief for millions but can be habit forming if taken for extended periods of time. OxyContin has significantly impacted this northeastern state, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says diverted…
DetailsAs with many other parts of the country, the state of Utah is experiencing what some officials say is a crisis of prescription painkiller abuse and addiction. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration said OxyContin, meperidine (Demerol), methadone and diazepam (a benzodiazepine) are the most commonly abused and diverted pharmaceuticals in Utah. The Utah Department of…
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