Vivitrol, which was approved in 2006 by the FDA to treat alcoholism, is showing major promise when combined with other forms of therapy. If someone you love is suffering from alcohol or opioid addiction, the combo of Vivitrol and effective therapy may be helpful.Vivitrol and TherapyVivitrol, which is taken by a monthly injection, helps reduce […]
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One of the most dangerous and addictive drugs, heroin, is usually expected in lower-income areas and seldom a problem in modern suburbia. However, times are changing and heroin use is spreading into just about every town across the country. In the past, heroin was seen as one of the more intense drugs that was too
It is no secret drug and alcohol use often leads to crimes, such as violence and theft, and eventually jail time. Time spent in jail can be valuable for individuals to get sober and reflect upon their actions. However, most users will eventually turn to drugs and alcohol again if they do not undergo a
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A healthy diet is essential to rehabilitating the mind and body. Many individuals suffering from an addiction also have underlying health problems related to how they eat. It is important to address these problems for a total recovery.What Food Can DoEating right has everything to do with overall health and well being. A healthy diet
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The New Bath Salts Trend is Difficult for Doctors to TreatOver the past year, the use of bath salts has been increasing rapidly. The news has been flooded with stories concerning bath salts and the bizarre acts committed by bath salts users. Emergency rooms have also seen an increase of bath salts users, especially overdose
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Naloxone, also known as Narcan or Evzio, is an antidote to an opioid overdose. When someone overdoses on drugs like heroin or hydrocodone, breathing slows down and can stop altogether. Naloxone is known as an opioid antagonist. Opioid antagonists bind to receptors in the brain, reversing and blocking the effects of the drugs. The drug
Prescription drugs are now second among the most commonly abused drugs in the nation, according to a recent statement by the US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. Called the country’s “fastest growing drug problem” by the White House, prescription drug abuse is now the #1 cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. – more
Across the United States, a rising number of high school students are abusing prescription stimulants, such as Adderal and Focalin, according to a report by the Boston Globe. Feeling the pressure to get good grades, students are using the stimulants to stay up studying all night, and then to stay alert for exams the next
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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs to newborns whose mothers use opiates during pregnancy. The newborn is born with symptoms of drug withdrawal, which can include increased irritability, respiratory distress, tremors and seizures. The newborn is also at greater risk for low birth weight and mortality.Rates are RisingThe Center for Disease Control reports that sales of
What Every Parent Should Know About Bath SaltsYou may have heard of the new drug “bath salts” due to the high profile and horrific stories covered by the media recently. It’s obvious bath salts aren’t what we put in our baths, so what are they? Bath salts are a group of synthetic drugs primarily composed
