Every doctor should be very familiar with opiate and opioid drugs. They have been the most commonly prescribed drugs for surgical recovery, chronic pain, cancer treatment and general pain management for many, many years. (more…)
Signs & Symptoms
How to recognize the signs and symptoms of opiate addiction.
5 Reasons to Get Clean from Opiates
Opiate addiction is powerful and takes over your life. Everything begins to revolve around how to get the next high, and former values and interests no longer seem as important. In light of this grim reality, is it really possible for someone to find freedom from opiate addiction? Yes, it is entirely possible, though the […]
Recover from Opiate Abuse
Today a wide array of opiates are available, from the illicit (opium, heroin) to prescription pain medications (OxyContin, Demerol, Percocet, Vicodin) and drugs that are usually administered by doctors at hospitals or clinics (buprenorphine, methadone). Some people find themselves caught in the grip of addiction after experimenting with recreational street drugs, while others simply filled […]
Why Go to Opiate Rehab?
Opiates are highly addictive drugs, both physically and psychologically. Many commonly abused drugs are opiates, including the following: Heroin Morphine Hydrocodone Oxycodone Propoxyphene Fentanyl (more…)
Signs and Symptoms of Opiate Addiction
Slurred speech, loss of appetite, and drowsiness may indicate an opiate addiction. If you or someone you know is addicted to opiates, call us today.