Decoding Rapid Opioid Detox: The Seven Most Common Questions
Rapid opioid detox is increasingly recognized as an effective alternative to traditional detox methods. By offering a quicker, medically managed process, it has become a valuable solution for individuals struggling with opioid dependence. However, this growing interest raises several important questions. This comprehensive guide addresses the most common queries surrounding rapid opioid detox, with a […]
Sleeping Through Withdrawal: Unmasking the Truth about Sedated Detox
Millions struggle with opioid addiction, often facing a daunting path towards recovery. Fear and misinformation, particularly surrounding the use of sedation during detox, can act as significant barriers to accessing crucial first steps. One persistent misconception paints sedation as more dangerous than the withdrawal process itself, discouraging individuals from exploring this possibly life-saving option. But […]
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 […]
Choosing the Best Drug or Alcohol Treatment
How Do I Choose the Best Drug or Alcohol Treatment? Perhaps the most challenging factor in finding a solution for opioid or alcohol addiction is choosing the right treatment center. First and foremost, it is essential to understand that everyone is different, and so are their treatment needs. Also, not everyone needs long-term residential treatment […]
Stroke and Endocarditis Linked to Injecting Opioid Drugs, Even in Young People
As the opioid epidemic continues, the sad news keeps piling up about the effects of opioid drugs on people’s health and well-being. The risks of overdose, mental health problems, and infectious disease among people struggling with opioid addiction are well documented. Now, a new study by Setareh Salehi Omran, MD, fellow in vascular neurology at […]
Opioid Crisis: Expecting Different Results with the Same Old Approach
The U.S. government reported that 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. The growing crisis costs the country approximately $75.8 billion a year in lost productivity, criminal justice intervention, and healthcare. Those costs are expected to keep rising in the coming years, according to a January 2019 U.S. News & World Report article. […]
