There is a debate raging across the country about whether opioids are medically necessary, whether they offer any real benefits to pain-suffers. The answer isn’t so cut and dry.
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“Cross-addiction” means being addicted to more than one substance. People can also experience cross-addiction with behaviors, such as gambling or sex addiction. Learn about various treatment options.
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Roxicodone Addiction is a Rising Problem in America Roxicodone is in the opiate family, and roxicodone addiction is a rising problem in America. This narcotic is used to treat moderate to severe pain when used properly, but it is highly addictive and unfortunately many people don’t realize they have developed a problem until it is
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Is Medication Assisted Therapy the Solution for Addiction to Opiate Drugs? Addiction to opiate drugs is a huge problem in the United States, as is no secret if you have been paying attention to the news at all. From all the fatal overdoses going on around the country to the high-profile death of music legend
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In the middle of all of the American heroin epidemic comes news that the FDA has approved an addiction implant said to help prevent relapse. The implant was approved on Thursday as an innovative option for people struggling with heroin and opioid addiction. The implant slowly releases drugs into the addicts system designed to curb
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In 2009, at the height of the “OxyContin craze,” Perdue Pharma took a large step to combat prescription pill abuse. They came out with a reformulated, abuse-deterrent version of their blockbuster drug. Supporters of this new OxyContin were quick to label it “abuse-proof” and praise Perdue Pharma. While Perdue certainly stepped up, six years of
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Methadone is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous drugs available. It’s often described as a drug that, once you start taking it, you’re addicted to for life. It’s described as a devil drug and one that unwittingly hooks opioid users trying to change their lives for the better. While there are many
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Vicodin and Alcohol Simply put, mixing Vicodin and alcohol is a recipe for disaster. The two chemicals interact with each other in such a way that overdose and negative side effects are common. That’s to say nothing of the strain they place on the liver and other major organs. So, it’s best to avoid mixing
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Methadone is an interesting drug that comes with a lot of controversies. Most of the time, methadone is a prescription drug to treat severe pain. However, although methadone can be addictive, it’s often used to treat addiction to potent opioids like heroin. It’s a beneficial medication-assisted treatment for those who need it. But, when people
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Painkiller Addiction Facts and Statistics Painkiller addiction is nothing new. Ancient cultures all over the world used opium, both to treat pain and to catch a buzz. During the Civil War, morphine addiction was called the soldier’s disease, due to its prevalence among fighting troops. During the early 20th century, heroin was sold legally in
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