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With the opioid crisis in full swing in the U., opioid overdose death continues to be a leading cause of mortality, exceeding the number of people killed in automobile accidents every year, according to opioid overdose statistics.
With the opioid crisis in full swing in the U., opioid overdose death continues to be a leading cause of mortality, exceeding the number of people killed in automobile accidents every year, according to opioid overdose statistics.
A study from the journal Pediatrics found that between 2004 and 2015, the number of children who were hospitalized due to opioid abuse nearly doubled. The current trend of adolescent opioid overdose it seems has been unaffected by the efforts to curb opioid abuse in the adult population.
A study from the journal Pediatrics found that between 2004 and 2015, the number of children who were hospitalized due to opioid abuse nearly doubled. The current trend of adolescent opioid overdose it seems has been unaffected by the efforts to curb opioid abuse in the adult population.
The risks of long term buprenorphine are still being realized as research studies continue. Many scientists believe the long term risks are the same as with other opioids. It seems the withdrawal effects can be serious when the individual ceases to take the drug.
The risks of long term buprenorphine are still being realized as research studies continue. Many scientists believe the long term risks are the same as with other opioids. It seems the withdrawal effects can be serious when the individual ceases to take the drug.
Opioid dependence is caused by changes in the brain and results in a chronic medical condition. The behaviors that accompany addiction lead many people to mistakenly believe it is a moral issue. Once a person becomes addicted, the road to recovery is a long-term process.
Opioid dependence is caused by changes in the brain and results in a chronic medical condition. The behaviors that accompany addiction lead many people to mistakenly believe it is a moral issue. Once a person becomes addicted, the road to recovery is a long-term process.
Vicodin is a brand name for the widely prescribed pain medication that combines hydrocodone with acetaminophen. An opioid, it can be both effective and addictive. It interferes with pain signals sent to the brain and changes your perception of how your pain feels.
Vicodin is a brand name for the widely prescribed pain medication that combines hydrocodone with acetaminophen. An opioid, it can be both effective and addictive. It interferes with pain signals sent to the brain and changes your perception of how your pain feels.
Opiate addiction and suicide seem to walk hand-in-hand, and mental health specialists find there is more than one reason. Society still labels addicts as junkies, criminals, and other derogatory terms.
Opiate addiction and suicide seem to walk hand-in-hand, and mental health specialists find there is more than one reason. Society still labels addicts as junkies, criminals, and other derogatory terms.
Around 560,000 Americans are addicted to heroin, and another two million are addicted to prescription opiate painkillers like Vicodin or OxyContin. Opiate addiction has reached epidemic levels in the U.
Around 560,000 Americans are addicted to heroin, and another two million are addicted to prescription opiate painkillers like Vicodin or OxyContin. Opiate addiction has reached epidemic levels in the U.
One of the major initial obstacles that must be overcome in addiction treatment is the withdrawal phase. It a big cause for many substance abusers to carry on with their substance abuse – in order to avoid the withdrawal symptoms along with the pressures that intense cravings can cause.
One of the major initial obstacles that must be overcome in addiction treatment is the withdrawal phase. It a big cause for many substance abusers to carry on with their substance abuse – in order to avoid the withdrawal symptoms along with the pressures that intense cravings can cause.
Oxycodone is a prescription painkiller in the opioid category of drugs. Many people become tolerant and then addicted to the opioid drug after having it prescribed following surgery or a serious injury.
Oxycodone is a prescription painkiller in the opioid category of drugs. Many people become tolerant and then addicted to the opioid drug after having it prescribed following surgery or a serious injury.
Opiates include many different drugs, both legal and illicit. Some illegal forms of opiates include heroin and opium. Legal opiates include prescription drugs, such as morphine and codeine. All opiates fall under the category of narcotics, and they come from the poppy plant.
Opiates include many different drugs, both legal and illicit. Some illegal forms of opiates include heroin and opium. Legal opiates include prescription drugs, such as morphine and codeine. All opiates fall under the category of narcotics, and they come from the poppy plant.
When you are prescribed a medication by your physician, you normally do not ponder what may happened if those prescriptions are taken in the wrong manner – or if the pills get into the wrong hands. Perhaps you have teenagers at home and perhaps they know where you keep your Xanax.
When you are prescribed a medication by your physician, you normally do not ponder what may happened if those prescriptions are taken in the wrong manner – or if the pills get into the wrong hands. Perhaps you have teenagers at home and perhaps they know where you keep your Xanax.
Nutrition is an important factor in recovering from addiction. Drugs and alcohol wreak havoc on the body and many addicts become malnourished and anemic. When you are going through withdrawal it is best for you to prepare your body ahead of time if you are malnourished.
Nutrition is an important factor in recovering from addiction. Drugs and alcohol wreak havoc on the body and many addicts become malnourished and anemic. When you are going through withdrawal it is best for you to prepare your body ahead of time if you are malnourished.
It has been proven in many studies that emotional and psychological disorders play a part in substance abuse. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs after an individual has experienced a particularly difficult event.
It has been proven in many studies that emotional and psychological disorders play a part in substance abuse. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs after an individual has experienced a particularly difficult event.
Professional help can be invaluable when it comes to beating a drug or alcohol addiction, but many addicts may fear the stigma and judgment of friends or coworkers if their affliction is discovered. It may seem tempting to try to fix the problem within the safety and anonymity of one’s own home, but this manner of thinking can do more harm than good.
Professional help can be invaluable when it comes to beating a drug or alcohol addiction, but many addicts may fear the stigma and judgment of friends or coworkers if their affliction is discovered. It may seem tempting to try to fix the problem within the safety and anonymity of one’s own home, but this manner of thinking can do more harm than good.
Rehab success rates vary tremendously from treatment center to treatment center, from program to program, and even from patient to patient. There are many reasons for this difference.For someone in the throes of addiction, recovery can be an arduous journey.
Rehab success rates vary tremendously from treatment center to treatment center, from program to program, and even from patient to patient. There are many reasons for this difference.For someone in the throes of addiction, recovery can be an arduous journey.
In the midst of the drug abuse crisis that the United States faces, a new corrupt element has emerged. As with other sectors where desperate people are looking for help, drug rehab scams are taking advantage of drug abusers that are trying to get their life back.
In the midst of the drug abuse crisis that the United States faces, a new corrupt element has emerged. As with other sectors where desperate people are looking for help, drug rehab scams are taking advantage of drug abusers that are trying to get their life back.
Relapse is most likely the number one concern on the mind of any newly-recovering addict and with good cause: between 40 and 60 percent of addicts going through their first year of sobriety will have a relapse.
Relapse is most likely the number one concern on the mind of any newly-recovering addict and with good cause: between 40 and 60 percent of addicts going through their first year of sobriety will have a relapse.
The term addiction trigger can refer to anything that reminds a person of their addiction. Triggers are conditioned, meaning the brain has made a link between these triggers and substance abuse.For example, if a person has gotten used to consuming alcohol during social gatherings, then attending a social event may urge them to drink, even though they have made a commitment to stay sober beforehand.
The term addiction trigger can refer to anything that reminds a person of their addiction. Triggers are conditioned, meaning the brain has made a link between these triggers and substance abuse.For example, if a person has gotten used to consuming alcohol during social gatherings, then attending a social event may urge them to drink, even though they have made a commitment to stay sober beforehand.
Going through detox and inpatient care are your best bet when it comes to getting sober and staying healthy for the rest of your life. The unfortunate truth is that relapse is relatively common for people who have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Going through detox and inpatient care are your best bet when it comes to getting sober and staying healthy for the rest of your life. The unfortunate truth is that relapse is relatively common for people who have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Managing to stop the abuse of drugs and alcohol is a major step in the right direction. However, this isn’t where the journey ends; preventing relapse becomes the next important step. Why is a relapse prevention plan so crucial? A JAMA study suggests that the first year of recovery is the most relapse-prone period; between 40 and 60 percent relapse.
Managing to stop the abuse of drugs and alcohol is a major step in the right direction. However, this isn’t where the journey ends; preventing relapse becomes the next important step. Why is a relapse prevention plan so crucial? A JAMA study suggests that the first year of recovery is the most relapse-prone period; between 40 and 60 percent relapse.
