Opiate Blog

Recognizing Signs Of Prescription Painkiller Abuse

Waismann — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:00:12 PST

Perhaps you have a loved one who has gone downhill recently. You may begin to suspect that something is seriously wrong if he or she is no longer interested in things they used to be. Maybe there is...

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Mood Disorders and Opioid Abuse

Lynda Lampert — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:00:58 PST

Mood disorders are often seen concurrently with opioid dependence for a few reasons. First, opioids have natural antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties that can often make an underlying mood...

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Pain and Depression

Lynda Lampert — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:00:53 PST

When you have a great deal of pain, depression is often not far away. Conversely, the very presence of depression can cause you to have aches and pains that may have no other known cause. To make...

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Detoxification Explained

Lynda Lampert — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:25:26 PST

For those that are dependent on opioid medications, the specter of detoxification can keep them from stopping the use of the drug. The body does experience side effects from the withdrawal of most...

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Adjuvant Medications for Pain Management

Lynda Lampert — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:34:42 PST

Chronic pain and the use of narcotic pain medications is the leading cause of opiate dependency. Vicodin and Percocet are two of the most common medications prescribed to treat chronic and acute...

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U.S. Government Investigates Shipping Giants Over Painkiller Distribution

Chris D'souza — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:12 PST

A federal grand jury investigation is targeting FedEx Corp. and United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) for possibly handling shipments made by online pharmacies that may be operating illegally. The issue...

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The Link Between Crime And Drugs

Chris D'souza — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:00:39 PST

Nearly every aspect of society is affected by drug abuse and addiction. It puts a strain on local, state and national economies, drives up healthcare costs, endangers lives, splits up families and...

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Prescription Meds And Alcohol Don’t Mix

Chris D'souza — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:00:28 PST

Combining prescription drugs with other substances such as sedatives, stimulants and alcohol can cause death. Celebrity deaths often highlight this danger, but people across the country are...

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Alleged OxyContin Ring Busted Up By Feds: Pharmacists And Others Indicted

Chris D'souza — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:00:53 PST

A federal grand jury has indicted a group of people said to be involved in the trafficking of the opiate painkiller OxyContin. The Southern California operation centers around Lake Medical Group, a...

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Families Suffer Too When It Comes To Opiate Addiction

Chris D'souza — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 08:00:14 PST

Opiate addiction is a touchy subject for millions of Americans. Families and friends often don’t know what to say or how to handle the addiction of a loved one. But ignoring the problem can only make...

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Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Signs and Symptoms of Opioid-Induced Neurotoxicity
Neurotoxicity can creep up on a pain medication user if they are older or have kidney issues. Confusion and agitation can sometimes develop. http://bit.ly/Sdkijv

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The Science behind Opiate Dependence
Your brain reacts chemically to the opiates that you take. Learn how your brain is hardwired for dependency and how drugs work.

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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Prescription Drugs: One-Time Steelers Doctor Faces Federal Charges
Some patients were diagnosed improperly by a former pittsburgh steelers doctor who profited big time by prescribing steroids, painkillers and other meds. http://bit.ly/THuuQD
The Link Between Crime And Opiates
The fallout from drug abuse and addiction is staggering, prompting local, state and federal authorities to brainstorm solutions. http://bit.ly/TIDOnB

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

How to Tell Your Loved One is Addicted to Opioid Drugs
Wondering if you loved one is addicted to prescription medications? Find out with the 5 ifs of potential drug abuse. http://bit.ly/T9mkA3
Risks of Opioid Drug Abuse
There are many risks to opioid drug abuse, but none are as harrowing as addiction, overdose, and disease transmission. http://bit.ly/PpJk33

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Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

5 Things You Should Know about Suboxone
Suboxone is an alternative replacement for opiate drugs. However, it has some serious side effects that should be considered. http://bit.ly/VcYo0L

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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Stages of Addiction
The Vast Online Marketplace For Prescription Meds Isn’t So Vast Anymore: Feds Crack Down On Sites Doling Out Potentially Dangerous Drugs. http://bit.ly/PF6ceQ

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Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Morphine vs. Cocaine: How These Addictive Drugs Differ in the Brain
Recent research examines how morphine and cocaine are similar and targets brain chemicals that are vital in finding ways to treat addiction.