Opioid Crisis: Expecting Different Results with the Same Old Approach
The opioid crisis has raged for decades, yet the response remains largely unchanged—a cycle of temporary fixes, bureaucratic stagnation, and outdated policies that fail to address the physiological, neurological, and psychological realities of opioid dependence. The numbers speak for themselves: overdose deaths continue to rise, fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills flood the streets, and millions remain trapped […]
Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Starting the journey to recovery from opioid addiction can be daunting, but it is also a path to hope and healing. Understanding the best treatment options and recovery strategies is crucial. Effective opioid addiction treatment combines medical expertise, emotional support, and personalized care to address each individual’s unique needs. By exploring scientifically advanced methods and […]
Why are we Focusing on Addiction Instead of the Individual Behind It?
Reviewed by Clare Waismann, RAS / SUDCC The opioid crisis has become one of the deadliest phenomena of our time. With over 100 deaths a day in the U.S. from prescription and illicit opioid drugs, life expectancy has declined for the first time in many years. The escalation of this devastating issue was preventable. The tragic […]
Opioid Addiction vs. Opioid Dependence – Differences Between Symptoms and Treatment
People frequently — and mistakenly — use the terms “opioid dependence” and “opioid addiction” interchangeably. Still, these conditions are very different, and the treatment a person receives can mean the difference between life and death. What Is Opioid Dependence? Opioid dependence is not the same as addiction. Physical dependence can occur as the brain, and […]
U.S Medical Community Unites Against Painkiller Abuse
Prescription Painkiller Abuse The Opioid Crisis BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2015,/PRNewswire/ — As the rate of prescription painkiller abuse skyrockets in the United States. Aa coalition of 27 medical groups have banded together to address this serious threat to public health. The Waismann Method Medical Group applauds their efforts to reinvigorate the fight against […]
