A CLOSER LOOK AT RISK FACTORS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
Under normal circumstances, you would consume prescription drugs as directed by your doctor and would not suffer from any severe consequences. However, for a specific group of people, this is not a simple process. After receiving their medications, these individuals may consume excessive amounts of the drug or continue taking the medication when it is […]
BUPRENORPHINE POSES RISK TO CHILDREN
In the fight against the opioid epidemic, experts have suggested a bit of a kitchen-sink approach. Someone seeking treatment might go through detox, enter an inpatient rehabilitation facility, get therapy and counseling, make use of medication-assisted treatment, go to an outpatient program, and attend support groups. It’s not a one size fits all solution, but […]
METHADONE
Methadone was developed in Germany during WWII. It was used as a narcotic pain reliever for treating patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of pain. We often see it prescribed in the United States to treat individuals with lung cancer as it helps control intractable coughing in terminally ill patients. In addition to treating pain, […]
SCIENTISTS ISSUE A WARNING ABOUT A POSSIBLE STIMULANT EPIDEMIC
Americans have been focusing on the continuing opioid crisis and the debate of medical/recreational marijuana, but, in the meantime, medical professionals have warned us about a new epidemic that is rapidly taking shape in our country: stimulant addiction. Researchers are urging the public to create awareness for this devastating problem, and recent studies definitely reinforce […]
FAKE REHAB CENTERS IN SOUTH FLORIDA BUSTED BY AUTHORITIES
Recently, state and federal law enforcement busted and ultimately arrested owners of drug rehabilitation facilities in the South Florida area, once again shedding a negative light on the tumultuous rehab industry. Arriving on the heels of an increased focus on criminal activity in the drug rehabilitation communities of Florida and California, this crackdown has opened […]
HOW NALOXONE SAVES LIVES
An overdose is a frightening and potentially fatal experience but, thanks to the intervention of a drug called Naloxone, these situations can possibly be reversed. Between the years 2002 and 2013 alone, the amount of heroin-related deaths increased at an exponential rate and, for years, emergency personnel have attempted to prevent more unfortunate fatalities through […]
DRUG REHAB: WHAT TO EXPECT
Rehab is the process of staying over at a rehabilitation center for a specified period to participate in group, individual, and family therapy. These rehab centers offer outpatient treatment, where the patient can return to their home after attending sessions, and inpatient treatment, where the patient stays several nights at the rehab center. Patients often […]
HOLISTIC REHAB
Holistic medicine is an approach that focuses on addressing the individual as a whole, with therapies centered around the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Followers of this practice consider physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle elements. Holistic rehabilitation facilities use the principles of holistic medicine to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Their […]
WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING RECOVERY
Although there are many things to keep in mind during recovery, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is arguably the most important. You know you need to make healthier choices, but it’s not always that easy. From staying physically active, to eating right, to developing better relationships there are many decisions to be made. Here’s a list […]
WHAT TO DO IF A FRIEND IS ABUSING DRUGS OR SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION
Nothing is worse than discovering that your best friend is abusing drugs or (in the worst case scenario) has succumbed to the terrible illness of substance addiction. Teenage years are a fun and also dangerous time, as many young people are all too curious about experimentation and risk-taking. Often, one teen will stray too far […]