The Role of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Opioid Addiction Recovery
Opioid addiction has long been a pressing global issue, affecting millions of lives and communities. However, in recent years, significant strides have been made in understanding and treating this complex condition. One of the most promising approaches to opioid addiction recovery is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), a comprehensive strategy that combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and […]
Lowering Relapse Rates in Opioid Addiction Recovery
Opioid addiction is a formidable adversary, often characterized by the high risk of relapse during the recovery journey. However, in recent times, a promising approach known as rapid detoxification has emerged as a potential game-changer in combating relapse rates among individuals seeking recovery from opioid addiction. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of […]
How to Help a Loved One with Opioid Addiction
Watching a loved one battle opioid addiction can be a heart-wrenching experience. Addiction can affect not only the individual but also their entire support network. If someone you care about is grappling with opioid addiction, it’s important to remember that your support and understanding can make a significant difference in their recovery journey. Educate Yourself: […]
Long-Term Effects of Opioid Addiction on the Brain and Body: What You Need to Know
Opioid addiction is a complex and devastating disease that can have serious long-term effects on the brain and body. Opioids are powerful drugs that affect the central nervous system and can produce intense feelings of pleasure and euphoria. While these drugs can be helpful in managing pain, they also carry a high risk of addiction […]
The Rise of Fentanyl: 4 Lessons We Learned From Bloomberg’s Report
We recently entered a new year, and the opioid epidemic remains a major problem in the United States. A recent report by Bloomberg has estimated a surge in overdose deaths due to the rise of fentanyl in recent years. According to the report, in 2021, more than 80,000 people died from opioid overdoses. Fentanyl was […]
Opioid Crisis Stats in Recent Years
For the first time, in 2021 the number of overdose deaths surged past 100,000. The majority of overdose deaths were among individuals addicted to opiates. The pressures of the pandemic exacerbated the devastation of addiction and created a storm of death for the most vulnerable. The pandemic kept this horrifying development off the front page. […]
How Opioids Destroy the Body
Opiates are a powerful and often deadly class of drugs that can include prescription painkillers like OxyContin and heroin. Yet they can be found in medicine cabinets across the US, with hundreds of thousands of people addicted to them. An addiction can begin with a prescription to treat pain caused by an injury or surgery. […]
Opioid Use Disorder And The Telehealth Debate
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the DEA and all 50 states temporarily suspended safeguards for telehealth treatment for opioid use disorder. This meant that patients struggling with opioid use disorder were able to access much needed treatment without having to see a doctor in person. Out-of-state physicians were even allowed to prescribe medication, […]
An Increased Risk for Older Americans
A recent study tracked nearly 300,000 U.S. seniors and found that nearly 17% were still taking opioids six months after hip surgery. At three months after surgery, the figure was close to 70% and during the first month, 84% of patients were on opioids. Researchers said the numbers suggest that older patients suffering with acute […]
Rapid Detox vs. Traditional Withdrawal
Patients with a narcotic dependence may be physically dependent on opiates, heroin, painkillers, and other legal and illegal substances. An addiction can develop as quickly as two weeks after the first use and require a detoxification process that can be difficult to endure. Traditional Methods of Drug Detoxification Traditionally, patients with drug addictions may undergo […]