by Valiant | May 23, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, heroin use, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
Hydromorphone, a strong opioid pain medication, could be used as one method of treatment for heroin addiction according to a new study out of Canada. Over 200 heroin addicts from the Vancouver area were involved in the study and these individuals did not respond well...
by Valiant | May 16, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
While everyone points out the increase in overdose deaths from heroin and prescription opioid drugs few address the lack of suitable substance abuse treatment programs and other resources that are needed to overcome addiction. Outpatient programs are usually not very...
by Valiant | Apr 4, 2016 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, mental illness and disorders, Prescription drug abuse
Opioid treatment is a common medical treatment for cancer, severe pain, and certain other conditions. The use of opioid drugs could lead to other problems and conditions though, even depression according to a recent research study that examined a link between...
by Valiant | Mar 14, 2016 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse
https://vimeo.com/671035611/50cb05992d A new molecule has been identified by researchers at Hiroshima University which could show incredible promise in treating neuropathic pain treatment and possibly in reducing the rate of opioid addiction among individuals who...
by Valiant | Mar 7, 2016 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse
https://vimeo.com/671041677/1df1cff130 A new study shows that veterans who suffer from chronic pain may be helped by meditation and this has applications for civilians as well. The pilot study was performed by researchers at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in...
by Valiant | Mar 4, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Kratom is one of the latest new drugs to hit the streets, and it is being touted as an organic pain reliever and a more acceptable substitute for those addicted to opioids like heroin and narcotic pain medications. Kratom is an organic substance but that does not...
