According 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…
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The 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, the formation of hard and dry stool, and loss of appetite. This creates a problem for people…
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…
DetailsThis condition is marked by a sprain or a strain of the neck. It’s often caused by car accidents or other injuries such as sports-related accidents, falls and assault. Damage in the neck can affect the discs, ligaments, cervical muscles, nerve roots or intervertebral joints between the vertebrae. This type of injury is often brought…
DetailsNeuropathy is a very painful condition that can affect people with diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that affects a growing number of people in the U.S. everyday. This condition affects the body’s ability to use blood sugar for energy. Glucose can build up in the body if the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or it…
DetailsThe majority of our patients who have suffered from a painkiller dependence started their opiate intake as a result of a past physical injury, surgery, or some kind of pain management They are not the stereotypical “drug addicts” looking to get high but rather, everyday, professional people who gradually needed more and more pain medication…
DetailsExclusive Rapid Detox Aftercare Opiate dependency causes numerous changes to the function and chemistry of neurotransmitters, as well as the function of other organs. The medical professionals who perform the Waismann Method® understand the intricacies of these chemical changes in the body. Thus, they develop individualized rapid detox aftercare programs that include a stay in Domus Retreat. Here…
DetailsUnrelenting pain can make life difficult to manage. Chronic muscle pain can be caused by so many different conditions and illnesses. This type of pain is sometimes called Myofascial Pain Syndrome. This condition can affect people in very significant ways, limiting mobility and possibly leading to depression. This condition is marked by pain and inflammation…
DetailsProblems with the jaw area can result in temporomandibular disorders. This condition, or “TMD” for short, is often mistakenly referred to as “TMJ.” Problems can affect the jaw, jaw joint or surrounding facial muscles. These parts of the face are responsible for the chewing function and movement of the mouth. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is…
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