This rare autoimmune disorder causes recurring blood clots, also called thromboses. These can develop in any blood vessel in the body, including the veins, and can lead to serious problems. The symptoms a person will experience and the severity of the syndrome depends on the individual. It hinges on the exact location of the blood…
DetailsOsteoarthritis is a painful condition that often stems from the wear and tear of aging. Other possible causes are injury and obesity. It causes the breakdown and loss of cartilage in one or more joints. Cartilage cushions the bones. When it wears down completely it can leave bone rubbing against bone. This can affect the…
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Serious complications including overdose could occur if you try to buy Percocet online without an adequate prescription. Many companies out there are trying to make a quick profit off unsuspecting customers by offering counterfeit, substandard or dangerous prescription drugs. When dealing with so-called online pharmacies, what you see is not always what you get. Percocet…
DetailsIf you or someone you know is planning or thinking about quitting hydrocodone, it’s important to seek qualified, professional advise. “Cold turkey” is a term that refers to giving up a habit or addiction suddenly, without help. It can be very difficult and medical complications could arise. Your prescribing physician should be able to offer…
DetailsPatients are constantly looking for the best way to get off Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a potentially habit-forming opiate used for pain relief. It acts on opiate receptors in the brain to provide moderate to severe pain relief. Hydrocodone is often prescribed in combination with acetaminophen, marketed as Norco, Lortab and Vicodin. People who take hydrocodone…
DetailsA 2008 investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration indicates that pharmaceutical diversion of drugs containing hydrocodone and oxycodone has become a serious problem. Vicodin is a popular and very powerful narcotic prescription drug that contains hydrocodone. It has the potential to be very addicting if taken at high doses or for extended periods of…
DetailsAs America’s problems with prescription painkillers intensify, more and more states are finding ways to curb illegal diversion of the drugs. Alaska is one of 42 states that have laws on the books to allow for the establishment and operation of a prescription drug-monitoring program. Alaska’s detox program isn’t yet operational but will link into…
DetailsThe popularity of heroin is due in large part to the ever-increasing threat of pharmaceutical opiates. Many people who become dependent upon prescription drugs such as OxyContin and products containing hydrocodone may turn to heroin once they become hooked. Demand for heroin is high in Connecticut because it’s cheaper, often more easily accessible and elicits…
DetailsOpiate abuse has become a national epidemic and threatens to continue taking lives and eroding society if something isn’t done. Some states are taking steps now to help stem the problem. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that mortality rates due to unintentional drug overdoses has reached historic levels, especially among those…
DetailsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (June 11, 2010 ) – According to a recent survey conducted by the Waismann Method of opiate detoxification, doctors prescribing medication for the treatment of chronic pain were found to be the leading source of prescription painkiller use. Approximately 88 percent of all respondents stated they began taking prescription painkillers for chronic…
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