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Death by Drugs Outdistances Alcohol and Gun Related Mortalities

tadmin2 — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:39:31 +0000

In a recent report by the Dept of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug related deaths are now more common than either alcohol or firearms related fatalities.

The majority of deaths are unintentional drug poisoning deaths, with suicidal drug poisoning and drug poisoning of undetermined intent comprising the majority of the remainder. According to the report, in the U.S., 38,371 deaths were drug abuse related. A drug includes illicit or street drugs (such as heroin or cocaine), as well as legal prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs, alcohol is not included.

Report Highlights
The number of male victims far exceeded females by nearly 2 to 1.
For males, the highest rates were among non-Hispanic blacks or non-Hispanic whites each year.
Drug-induced mortality rate increases were greatest for non-Hispanic whites.
Asians and Pacific Islanders had markedly lower rates than all other groups.
For females, the highest rates were among American Indians and Alaskan Natives, for every year.
The studies of primarily white populations report that drug related overdose death rates are highest among low-income persons.

Trends
According to the report, during the ‘80s and ‘90s, the majority of drug-induced deaths were attributable to illicit drugs (e.g., heroin and cocaine), drug-induced mortality rates were higher among blacks than whites.

This change occurred as prescription drugs, especially prescription opioid painkillers and psycho-therapeutic drugs, were prescribed more widely by physicians. Prescribed drugs eventually supplanted illicit drugs as the leading cause of drug related overdose deaths.

Conclusions
The report concluded that physicians should follow existing guidelines for cautious use of prescription drugs that tend to be misused by patients. Regulations designed to prevent illicit use of prescription drugs need to be strengthened and enforced. Persons who misuse prescription drugs should be identified and receive a referral for substance abuse treatment.

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Non 12 Step in Step with the Times

tadmin2 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:58:38 +0000

Non 12 step rehabs are becoming the best way to get the most out of drug treatment. Nothing lasts forever, not even the 12 step model of treatment based on the wonderful program known as Alcoholics Anonymous. For half a century, every drug alcohol treatment center in the universe based their whole recovery program on the 12 steps. The problem has become the disease of alcoholism and addiction has rolled on the 12 steps has stayed the same. The other concern is the 12 steps of AA are based on a belief system centered in a Higher Power they call God. And for many people, especially those who are alcohol and or drug dependent that sounds like a bad deal.

Suboxone makes Opiate Detox Simple

tadmin2 — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:46:00 +0000

Once upon a time it was extremely difficult to be medically detoxed off of opiates like oxycontin, hydrocodone and vicodin. You had to check yourself into an opiate detox facility and stay there for 5 to 7 days. Not to mention eat the lousy food they serve. Today, thanks to a wonder drug called Suboxone people can be safely detoxed off pain medication on an outpatient basis. Yes, the person still has to go to the doctor’s office several times a week for several weeks. And yes, it is not free. Here is a link to the national database of the doctors currently licensed to do outpatient opiate detox.

Opiate Detox In Rehab Centers

Rehab Pro — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:24:39 +0000

Opiates are dangerous narcotics that are very addictive and originally used for pain relief. Rehab centers offer detoxification from opiates in different methods. Suboxone detox is a common process where the patient is placed on an opiate antagonist so they no longer have the “high” feeling. Rapid detox is a process that quickly detoxifies the body from opiates in a painless way. The recovery process from opiates must be closely monitored and supervised by medical professionals. Opiate detox reverses a patient’s need for opiates without having them suffer. Once completed, patients are offered another opportunity to make better choices in their life.

Detoxification With Inpatient Treatment

Rehab Pro — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:39:30 +0000

For those who suffer from alcohol or drug abuse, inpatient treatment is the perfect solution to give them a new start. A patient’s length of stay could vary from a week, a month, to three months depending on the treatment program and needs of the individual. The alcohol, drug and opiate detox process normally takes anywhere from one to two weeks. The stay also includes group and individual counseling, AA or NA meetings, music therapy, art therapy, and exercise therapy including yoga and tai chi. During what seems like a luxurious stay, patients learn about their addiction and overcome it with the help of qualified professionals.

Opiate Detox At Rehab Centers

Rehab Pro — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:51:40 +0000

After using opiate drugs for several weeks or more they can cause the user to have physical dependence and result in serious withdrawal symptoms when stopping the drug or even just reducing the amount of intake. It is important that opiate detox be done under the supervision of medical doctors only, as withdrawal symptoms can be reduced or avoided. Early symptoms include insomnia, muscle aches, anxiety and lead to later symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, and goose bumps. Rehab centers assist patients in relieving their opioid dependency with a process that can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks, closely monitoring patients and managing their withdrawal symptoms.

California Opiate Drug Detox

Rehab Pro — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:30:59 +0000

Opiates are known as pain relievers, including heroin, morphine, oxycontin, and codeine as well as some of the most commonly known narcotics. Users rely on opiates to prevent symptoms of withdrawal, but over time only hurt themselves more when having to take greater amounts of the drug to produce the same effect. When one withdraws from opiates they can experience the same symptoms almost as a bad case of the flu. Since opiates are very addictive narcotics, a California opiate drug detox center can help patients overcome this dangerous drug and give them a new life. Opiate drug detox can be accomplished through methods such as suboxone detox, where patients are placed on an opiate antagonist, or rapid detox which is gaining popularity for its relatively painless process.

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Overcome Dependence Through Opiate Drug Detox

Rehab Pro — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:48:39 +0000

Even though it is not the same as becoming “addicted” to opioids, one can develop a sort of physical dependence on them. When taking them some invdividuals adapt to the level of the drug, having to take more then prescribed just to achieve the same effect as others. California opiate drug detox centers are helping individuals ease off pain-relieving prescription medications such as these. After repeated abuse opioids can cause addiction, leading to intense effect on the brain where individuals often don’t even realize what is happening to them. The opiate drug detox process helps individuals who depend on opiates and gives them a new life.

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California Drug Alcohol Treatment Centers Provide Opiate Drug Detox

Rehab Pro — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:34:45 +0000

Many California drug alcohol treatment centers are now also providing on programs. Opiate Drug Detox for ppiate substances are those which are derived from the opium poppy. Opium poppy is mainly used in pain killers and recreational drugs (drugs that are used for “recreational” purposes). Unfortunately, these drugs have potential for abuse, and many are being abused, heroin being the most common of them. Many drug rehabs are now coming up with opiate detox programs to deal with an increasing number of patients suffering from opiate addiction. These programs are designed to help the patient at every step – admission of a problem, seeking medical help, staying focused, and rehabilitation.

Opiate Drug Abuse On The Rise

Rehab Pro — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:49:18 +0000

Opiate abuse is increasing very rapidly in the United States. Heroin, an opiate drug, is often the most used/abused drug. Excess opiate intake often causes the brain to stop producing a certain chemical which is necessary for proper functioning of the brain. This chemical gets replaced by the opiate drug and patients become opiate “dependent”. You can get opiate not only by many illegal drugs but also via many prescription drugs like Vicodin, Oxycontin, and Fentanyl. Until recently, such dependency or addiction was thought of as a no-cure problem. However, today there are drug centers that specialize in opiate drug detox.