The exact cause for complex regional pain syndrome is still not clear to researchers and doctors. This chronic pain condition is thought to develop after an illness or injury, even those considered minor. Despite this, the pain can be intense, and for some, it may seem like there’s no relief in sight. The arms and…
DetailsPain is an unfortunate part of the human experience. It affects millions of people worldwide and can be acute in nature or long-term and chronic. For some, relief is elusive. However, others find temporary respite and some people are able to find effective methods of pain management that work for them. Pain is often indicative…
DetailsResults from a recent study issued by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that treatment admissions for prescription painkiller abuse rose 345 percent over a 10 year period extending from 1998 to 2008. The Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification, an advanced medical procedure that rids the body of opiates, examines these…
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Editor’s note: Recent publications by SAMHSA and other authorities warned that prescription painkiller abuse and misuse is a major problem. Opiate addiction specialist Clare W. Kavin, administrative director of the Waismann Method answered questions by e-mail on Dec. 16, 2010, from OH&S Editor Jerry Laws. She discussed the problem’s impact on the workplace and explained what employers should do to…
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Charlie Sheen’s recent hospitalization after reported heavy drug use and porn star parties has some questioning the long-term well-being of his children. Sheen has two young daughters, aged six and seven, with actress Denise Richards, as well as one-year-old twins with Brooke Mueller. (He also has a grown daughter from a previous relationship.) According to alcohol and…
DetailsPrescription drugs is one that is licensed by the government and requires a prescription before it can be obtained. Over-the-counter drugs can be purchased without a prescription. What exactly constitutes a prescription drug is defined in the United States by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. These are a set of laws passed by…
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Drug Policy Alliance report revealed that between 1999 and 2007, the number of Texas deaths by accidental drug overdose increased by more than 250 percent, from 790 to 1,987. This area is not immune to the problem, either, local officials said. “In Nacogdoches and Deep East Texas, we are seeing young people who are abusing…
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Prescription drug abuse, addiction, and diversion are major problems in the United States. This societal scourge has flourished in the last several years as more physicians write prescriptions and as pharmaceutical companies have become bolder in their marketing efforts. These companies reportedly spend billions each year on marketing, including a large budget for direct to…
DetailsA detox from opiate painkillers means a patient will go through withdrawal which can be a daunting experience without help from a medical professional. Oxy IR withdrawal is similar to withdrawal experienced by all opiate medications. Oxy IR, a prescription opiate drug, is meant to treat moderate to severe pain. Taking it regularly for a…
DetailsPatients who overdose on the prescription opiate OxyIR can suffer a host of symptoms, some which can be fatal. OxyIR is used to manage pain but carries special risks, warnings and precautions carefully spelled out in the label. Opiate overdose is a very serious matter. In most cases, overdose is accidental and can be brought…
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