The prescription says to take one or two tablets every six hours or as needed for pain. You’re not sure, but you feel that maybe you’re crossing the line into chemical dependency. Are there signs of opioid addiction? Most importantly, what should you do once you notice them? Following Doctor’s Orders or Signs of Opioid…
There are prescription drugs that are commonly abused in the U.S. every day. Street drugs will often come with a stigma but prescription medications can also cause addiction. There is a variety of reasons for the increase of prescription addiction. Here is one example: “Nearly two decades ago, health care professionals were urged to be…
Vivitrol: The Recovery Aid You’ve Been Looking For Vivitrol treatment is now available for addiction recovery at AspenRidge Recovery. For people who suffer with drug addiction or alcoholism, their conditions are often ongoing. Addiction is a disease that is incredibly difficult to overcome on your own. Quite often, people will attempt to stop using alone before…
MDMA may be one of the most popular drugs in the party scene, but it is not without its dangers. The mood-altering synthetic drug is also called Ecstasy, Molly, or just “E” and has now extended past the rave scene to affect a wide range of individuals. The stimulating effects of Molly last up to…
“The purpose of quotas are to provide for the adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical need of the type of Schedule I and II controlled substances that have the potential for abuse, while limiting the amount available to prevent diversion.” ~Drug Enforcement Agency Public Affairs On October 4, 2016, the United States Drug Enforcement…
“Unwanted, expired, or unused prescription medications are often an unintended catalyst for addiction.” ~Chuck Rosenberg, Acting Administrator of the DEA Remember the date and time – October 22, 2016 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM – National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The abuse of prescription medications such as opioids (painkillers), benzodiazepines (tranquilizers), and ADHD drugs (stimulants)…
“Bringing governors together around core strategies to end the opioid epidemic adds momentum behind state efforts and sends a clear signal to opioid prescribers and others whose leadership is critical to saving lives.” ~Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, at the July 2016 Compact of Governors Over the past few years, every region of the country has…
“When pain becomes such a problem that it interferes with life’s work in normal activities, a person may become the victim of a vicious cycle.… The urge to stop the pain can make some people drug-dependent and may drive others to have repeated surgeries or resort to questionable treatments. Adding to the problem, this situation…
Are you curious if any of the OTC medications in your home have a potential for abuse? Find out which over-the-counter-drugs may jeopardize sobriety. “While these medicines may seem innocent enough, more and more people are intentionally misusing them. Instead of seeking the drugs’ medicinal benefits, users want to experience the highs that accompany taking…
“This epidemic is harming too many Americans and their families. But we know – and your lives affirm – that treatment works and recovery is possible. That’s why my Administration is working to make sure that everyone who wants treatment can get it.” ~ President Barack Obama, the day before the National RX Drug Abuse…