Opiate painkillers are effective tools in the treatment of serious pain but are very dangerous and can cause serious health problems for some. Overdose happens when too much of a particular drug is taken. An overdose can also occur when certain substances are combined, provoking a serious and potentially fatal response in major functions of…
DetailsAccording to The Waismann Method® Opiate Dependency Survey, seventy-one percent of patients with opiate dependencies admit they were originally prescribed medication by their physicians, reflecting almost no change from 70 percent last year. The results indicate that, despite increased caution by physicians and more stringent consequences against those that over prescribe, legitimate and monitored use…
DetailsPercocet abuse is nothing to take lightly. If you or someone you know may be abusing Percocet or other opiates, professional medical detox is likely necessary. Abuse of these drugs has soared in recent years with more and more people turning to detox and rehabilitation programs for help. The Waismann Method of rapid detox has…
DetailsPercodan is an opiate painkiller, the combination of oxycodone, a narcotic, and aspirin, a non-narcotic pain reliever. It’s used for treating moderately severe to severe short-term pain. Withdrawing from it can be intense and pose health problems such as seizures. It’s important to find a professional detox program to help manage withdrawal. The fear of…
DetailsFentanyl treatment can be difficult, because the drug is a powerful Schedule II narcotic pain medication, usually used to help with breakthrough of pain or severe short-term pain that other pain medications cannot control. Brand names for Fentanyl include Sublimaze, Actiq and Duragesic. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has continuously warned the public, against…
DetailsFentanyl abuse and misuse can have serious, if not deadly, consequences; It is considered to be similar to morphine but much more potent. The synthetic opiate painkiller is meant for the treatment of severe, chronic pain in those who are already tolerant to opiates. Fentanyl is available in patch form as Duragesic and in lozenge…
DetailsThe use of heroin can quickly lead to addiction, sometimes after the first use. One of the most painful and difficult side effects of this addiction is the heroin withdrawal that always accompanies abuse. The highly potent and addictive opiate has no accepted medical use. However, it provides for a thriving and profitable black market business around the world.…
DetailsMany users don’t know about the purity of the heroin they use which increases the risk of serious heroin side effects, overdose and death. Heroin is a dangerous, illegal opiate drug that is incredibly potent. In fact, it’s 50 times stronger than morphine. It is a depressant, affecting the brain’s pleasure and reward system. Some users…
DetailsA heroin overdose can be fatal so it’s important to know the signs to watch for. The illegal opiate is a central nervous system depressant which can be deadly when mixed with other similar substances. Depending on the purity of the heroin and the user, lethal doses can range from 200 mg to over 1,000…
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It is critical to understand the difference between heroin detox and addiction treatment. Detoxification focuses directly on medically assisting the individual in overcoming the withdrawal phase. An addiction treatment helps with modifying expectations and behaviors which often leads to drug use. Heroin Addiction Treatment and Detox Options Heroin is a highly addictive and dangerous…
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