Aside from many other dangers associated with long-term opioid use, opioid-induced tolerance, which is marked by the loss of desired pain-relieving (analgesic) effects, can be one of the most dangerous. Opioid tolerance essentially means that over time, an increasingly higher dose of the drug is required to achieve the same pain-numbing results. Depending on the…
DetailsDespite being prized for their pain-fighting abilities, opioid painkillers such as OxyContin can destroy lives if they’re overused or abused in any manner. These drugs can cause physical and psychological dependency and a person in this circumstance can benefit from OxyContin detox. This is because opiate withdrawal symptoms can be severe, even life threatening. Opiate…
DetailsThe opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) is where opiates come from. This class of drugs has the potential to relieve pain but also can provide a sense of relaxation and euphoria. Individuals who are hoping to achieve a mind-altering experience often abuse opiates. Opiate receptors in the reward center of the brain may become accustomed…
DetailsPeople who brew and consume poppy tea are essentially playing Russian roulette with their lives. The word “tea” can give people the mistaken impression that what they’re drinking is safe. The concentration of opiates in the pods and seeds of the plant are unpredictable, and a poppy tea overdose is possible. It is also important…
DetailsMany people who become dependent upon poppy tea have to seek professional services to detox and rehabilitate. Rehab is a general term used to describe the programs and services offered to treat addiction. Poppy tea is a dangerous and potentially deadly concoction people brew themselves, often in the pursuit of a high. Some may use…
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Dr. Clifford A. Bernstein, co-medical director of The Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification under deep sedation, is warning Americans of the negative side effects to gastrointestinal health from sustained use of opioids. If used for a prolonged period of time, opioids are proven to cause significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract, including…
DetailsAccording to an article on Medscape News, to help reduce the widespread misuse and abuse of prescriptions drugs in the United States, White House officials from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced the launch of a national action plan…
DetailsThe use of opioids over a long period of time can cause significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract that may require treatment. These issues stem from a long-term slowdown of gastrointestinal function, leading to constipation, nausea, vomiting, spasms, formation of hard and dry stool and loss of appetite. This creates a problem for people who…
DetailsLasting neck and chronic shoulder pain, can happen simultaneously but some people experience one or the other. These pains can be caused by many different things including muscle spasms, injury, trauma, illness and aging. Pain in the neck and shoulder can be serious, brought on by a heart attack (referred pain) or a major injury.…
DetailsChronic pain sufferers are all around us. This type of pain doesn’t discriminate by age, sex or race, though older people are more prone due to deterioration of joints, muscles and bones. Some people suffer from relatively minor, yet constant pain in their knees. For others, the pain can be so intense that it limits…
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