The misuse of prescription painkillers has skyrocketed within the last decade. Heroin has become widely available and so as prescription drugs such as hydrocodone (Norco, Vicodin), oxycodone ( OxyContin, Percocet), morphine and Suboxone. Unfortunately, there are not many successful treatment programs or rapid detox centers in New York City. Individuals are seeking the best Rapid…
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Roxycontin Addiction is a painful condition that can ruin lives if not addressed properly. Signs of Roxycontin addiction are often very evident and easy to spot. Most patients with a legitimate prescription for it don’t intend to become abusers or addicts. Roxycontin is not technically a recognized medication. It’s sometimes used on the street to…
DetailsRoxycontin is another name for OxyContin or roxycodone, two powerful opiate medications that have the potential for abuse and addiction. Both of these drugs contain oxycodone, the narcotic ingredient that can become habit-forming. Opiate detoxification is a necessary step for patients who have become addicted to their prescription painkillers. Waismann Method’s opiate detox offers safe, quick and…
DetailsRoxycontin is the name sometimes mistakenly used to refer to OxyContin, a prescription medication containing oxycodone. OxyContin is a narcotic pain reliever that can be useful in treating many conditions but also has the ability to cause problems such as tolerance, addiction, withdrawal and overdose. The medication’s label carries information on safe use, special risks, warnings and…
Details“Roxycontin” is the name often used on the street to refer to OxyContin. Sometimes, it’s used mistakenly to refer to another opiate medication, Roxicodone. Both of these drugs contain oxycodone, a narcotic analgesic. Regular use of these drugs can lead to addiction and the need for rehab, which includes services and programs set up to…
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Many people use the name “Roxycontin” on the street to refer to OxyContin or to refer to another prescription opiate medication, Roxicodone. These contain oxycodone which is an effective pain reliever but can lead to problems including side effects, addiction, withdrawal, and overdose. Certainly, most people who take any kind of prescription medication face the…
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If you are looking for a Waismann Method Rapid Detox in Florida, you will not find one. Patients from Florida fly to California to undergo the exclusive Waismann Detox® treatment. Is there a Rapid Detox Center in Florida? Although you might find different centers offering rapid detox or other forms of anesthesia detox in Florida,…
DetailsDr. Michael Lowenstein, co-medical director of The Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification under deep sedation, is encouraging Americans to familiarize themselves with the dangers of opioid-induced tolerance and hyperalgesia. Both conditions result from long-term use of opioid-based prescription drugs including, OxyContin, Methadone, Suboxone, Vicodin and Hydrocodone, which causes patients to take an…
DetailsUsing Opioids Over a Prolonged Period Can Be Dangerous A person who takes opioids for a long enough period will likely develop opioid tolerance. This is when the body adapts to the presence of the medication, resulting in a decrease in the drug’s effectiveness over time. Opioids are drugs that are either derived from opiates,…
DetailsAside 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…
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