Treating Opiate Addiction
By C.King, M.Ed. | August 9, 2010
When you think of opiate addiction, one of the first drugs that you envision is heroin, which was wildly popular in the 1960s and has seen a resurgence recently. The new designer opiate derivatives such as Vicodin, Percodan, and OxyContin are even more popular and seem to be the drugs of choice for both teens and popular Hollywood actors alike. Both are contributing factors in the rising need for opium addiction treatment.
Why Opiates?
Since opiates suppress pain, reduce anxiety, and evoke a feeling of euphoria in high doses, it is no wonder that they have become the recreational drug of choice. They can be snorted, smoked, taken by mouth, or injected intravenously. Intravenous injection provides the quickest and strongest sensation of pleasure. For these very same reasons, there has been a marked increase in opiate addicts. However, the problem is that the body becomes dependent upon these substances, and withdrawal causes intense physical pain. Read the rest of this entry »
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Help Me Overcome Opiate Addiction
By C.King, M.Ed. | July 1, 2010
Overcoming any sort of drug addiction can be challenging and overwhelming to start with. In order to get rid of the opiate addiction, you would have to take some constructive and positive initial steps. The sooner you realize that you are on the wrong track, you should seek help and consultation from authorized persons. For some people rehabilitation seems to work out while for others, guidance of the general physician is more than enough for the solution.
You can’t deny the fact that the rehabilitation clinics are the best option to consider for any opiate addict because they not only provide you with the proper care but they also develop the confidence and self-esteem that you need. I would still say that you should prefer trying things at home as a treatment towards the addiction because there is no place better than an atmosphere where you have your own people and the acquaintances that you care for. Read the rest of this entry »
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Suboxone Dangers to Consider Before Detox
By Author | April 22, 2010
Suboxone therapy as a detoxification treatment can be highly successful when it is done through a doctor and followed closely. Patients should always remember that Suboxone is not a drug that can be taken lightly. It is powerful and can cause side effects and situations that can be deadly if not taken properly. Also, the vast majority of Suboxone users have an addictive impulse to start with so the danger of overdose or abuse is high. For this reason, the drug also has Naloxene which helps with these problems. Here are some very important things to remember when taking the drug Suboxone for detoxification.
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The Role of Naloxone in Subox Detox
By Author | April 12, 2010
Heroine addiction is one of the most difficult drug addictions to overcome. In response to this horrible affliction, detox methods began to take root over the last couple of decades. Methadone was the drug of choice up until a few years ago when Suboxone detoxification became popular. What makes Subox detox better than Methadone? A number of things do really, but the presence of Naloxone is near the top of the list.
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Is Subox Detox too Risky?
By Author | March 9, 2010
Suboxone has become all the rage in recent years due to the fact that one can detox off of any number of different opiates without much in the way of cravings. Those that have gone through Subox Detox would say that the experience is far better than most other options. Still, there are a great many people that are saying that Subox Detox is dangerous in and of itself and should not be administered. So who is correct?
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G & G Holistic Rehab: Addiction Recovery Treatment
By C.King, M.Ed. | February 23, 2010
G&G Holistic Addiction Treatment Program has over 20 years of experience and is a nationally recognized facility for addiction recovery, dual diagnosis, and chronic relapse treatment. The Program was founded by John Giordano and Jerry Goldfarb, both with personal experience with addiction, and 40% of the staff are also recovering addicts. As featured on CBS News with Katie Couric and the A&E television series intervention, the program combines traditional techniques with proven holistic approaches to treat the whole person, mind, body and spirit. G&G is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO), the Gold standard in Health Care Quality Assurance, and fully licensed by the state of Florida
Located in North Miami Florida, 98% of the center’s patients come from out of state, because the chance of long term recovery is better if one gets away from the environment related to their addition. The Program provides a safe gated secure living environment with recovery coaches available 24 hours a day. Each client receives 40 hours of week of comprehensive individual and group therapy from a staff of therapists who hold masters or beyond in their respective disciplines. Each client is matched with a therapist whose techniques will best serve that individual. Each client receives either a full body acupuncture or full body therapeutic massage treatment or a colonic or Reiki energetic once a week. Read the rest of this entry »
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Positive Outcomes of Suboxone Treatment
By C.King, M.Ed. | December 29, 2009
There are several people these days that suffer the consequences of addiction and more than that they go through the withdrawal symptoms whenever they try to overcome any addiction. There are numerous procedures and methods by which it could be controlled though. Drug addicts can take out advantage from rehabilitation clinics and even general physicians once they realize they are caught up in a mess. If they want to feel more relaxed and calm, they can perform the same procedures while sitting at home and following all the directions as advised by the doctor or physician. However, medications would still be a part of their healing process. Suboxone treatment is something that is really useful and considerable these days for the opiate addiction. People really do recover from the use of the drug because of the reliability the suboxone drug provides to the addicts.
Suboxone is a medicine that is considered to be the first one that has worked over the opiate addiction successfully. It is the very first medicine that got the approval from FDA to be treated against the addiction for over 20 years and no medication has been approached for this long span of time in the history. Read the rest of this entry »
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Seeking Suboxone Treatment
By C.King, M.Ed. | November 23, 2009
Suboxone Drug - Hidden Secrets
If you are addicted to any opiates, you are going to require treatment as soon as possible. Opiates are not only very dangerous, but they are very addictive! There can be many ways that your addiction could possibly be treated. Certain procedures can be followed within your own home, however, it is recommended to seek out the assistance of a doctor if at all possible. Another method of seeking treatment for your opiate addiction is to use a variety of medication. You can also consider detox procedures which involve the Suboxone drug. Read the rest of this entry »
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