The number of Nebraska residents seeking treatment for opiate addiction and abuse has increased dramatically over the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that deaths due to unintentional drug poisoning have increased substantially across the U.S. over the last several years. The agency attributes much of this increase to prescription opioid…
DetailsFinding the Best Treatment and Detox for Opioid Addiction in North Carolina Opioid treatment begins with an effective detox; finding the best North Carolina Detox, can be a daunting process. For that reason, people addicted to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain pills, often choose to travel out of state to receive treatment. Fortunately…
DetailsNew Jersey is situated close to the main markets in New York City and Pennsylvania; it is a hotbed for diversion and abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin. New Jersey has the highest concentration in the country of pharmaceutical companies and the chemical firms that supply them. In 2008, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)…
DetailsThe state of Montana is in step with national trends regarding the diversion, abuse and addiction associated with opiates. Montana is in the Pacific Northwest, close to the east coast and Canadian border. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration said in 2008 that OxyContin abuse in Montana was an increasing problem. This potent medication is an…
DetailsThe abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin is a growing problem that threatens every state in the country. Mississippi is not unique in its situation with opiate abuse and diversion. OxyContin abuse in Mississippi is a “viable threat,” according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Many people who need pain relief take OxyContin without incident.…
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Missouri’s location in the central part of the United States makes it easily accessible for people looking to distribute, buy, or sell opiates. This is a problem throughout the country, but Missouri is affected by prescription opiates containing oxycodone and hydrocodone. These are potent narcotics that the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) labels as controlled…
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Opioid Addiction Treatment and Detoxification in Minnesota The diversion and abuse of opiates continue to be a problem in Minnesota, where more and more people have been seeking out help for dependence on these drugs. Opioids include heroin and some prescription drugs used to control pain. In a 2009 report, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration…
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Michigan has a problem with the diversion and abuse of OxyContin and other opiates. Widespread diversion of these drugs makes them more available to people living in Michigan and other areas of the U.S. People who use these illicitly obtained drugs could have legitimate pain issues but have become dependent after prolonged exposure. Others may…
DetailsMassachusetts Opioid Treatment Programs The diversion and abuse of pharmaceutical opiates continue to be a problem throughout the state of Massachusetts. Heroin is one of the primary threats, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. OxyContin, which is seen as a “gateway drug” to heroin use, has also increased in popularity. Prescription painkillers of the…
DetailsOpiate dependency is a very serious matter and has plagued the state of Maryland. Opiates are a class of drug that includes heroin and many prescription painkillers such as OxyContin, Percocet, Demerol, methadone and morphine. The state is situated on the east coast in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Two nearby metropolitan areas –…
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