by Valiant | Dec 5, 2014 | Drug abuse, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
In addition the OD rates for heroin have also tripled in number during the same decade. These surprising facts can be found in the recent report released by the CDC. The report does have reason to hope though, because between 2011 and 2012 there was a 5% decrease in...
by Valiant | Oct 6, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Prescription drug abuse
Prescription opioid abuse has become a very big problem in North America, and the overdose risk with these drugs can be very high for any population. A new study shows that young adults who have little knowledge about this class of drugs and who take opioid based...
by Valiant | Oct 3, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
There have been many critics who believe that prescription opioid pain medications have been over prescribed in the USA and other countries, and heroin use today often results from opioid use. In the past this was not typically true. In the 1960s and 1970s individuals...
by Valiant | Jul 28, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
The drug is called Targiniq ER and it is an extended release form which combines oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride. In order to combat prescription painkiller abuse the latest oxycodone formula is only approved for patients who have severe pain around...
by Valiant | Jun 20, 2014 | heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
Heroin abuse is a problem that is seen around the globe, and few countries have not experienced a rise in this activity. Heroin is a drug that is created from morphine using synthesis, and it originates in the opium poppy. Heroin abuse may take the form of snorting...
by Valiant | Jun 9, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
It is very important that you are honest with any physician who treats you about any drug or alcohol abuse in your past. This will help the physician determine the best possible treatment for any medical condition that you have while minimizing the risks of certain...
