Ending April 2023, there were around 111,000 deaths due to drug overdose. Opioids, including fentanyl and other synthetic ones, account for more than 70% of these deaths, according to the CDC. Before getting treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), people often pose the question, ”How long does opioid withdrawal last?”. This blog gives an overview…
Fentanyl is considered a miracle drug in pain management but has a high abuse potential. Did you know that overdosing on only 2 mg of Fentanyl can cause certain death? A huge risk of overdose calls for a medically supervised safe withdrawal. Read on to find out how to safely detox from fentanyl with minimal discomfort…
Naltrexone was first synthesized in 1963 and was patented by Endo Laboratories in 1967. Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist, which means it prevents opioids from acting in the brain. It comes in a variety of forms, including oral pills, extended-release injectables, and implants. Naltrexone’s primary purpose is to diminish cravings and avoid the rewarding…
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing problem in the United States. The CDC has considered it to be an epidemic. 75% of the drug overdose deaths in 2021 were associated with prescription opioids, including Tramadol. People, not knowingly, often mix tramadol and alcohol and get into fatal consequences that we are going to discuss here.…
Jersey State Hospitals reported 18,042 admissions for substance abuse treatment in 2021. South Jersey, being a center point for Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore, also suffers from addiction-affected individuals with little or no guidance toward South Jersey IOP. This blog will give an overview of how addiction treatment works in the form of intensive outpatient…
Research suggests that 40% of people experience benzodiazepine withdrawal if they use it for more than six months. The other 60% also suffer from mild symptoms. Benzos are only safe when used for a limited time and under clinical recommendations. Any extended usage is always accompanied by inconvenience withdrawal symptoms that require proper rehab and…
Belbuca and Suboxone are FDA-approved medications that are prescribed for effective opioid use disorder. While both medications are effective in treating addiction, they also have side effects. These side effects vary due to the difference in active ingredients in both medications. If you or someone you know wishes to treat opioid addiction through FDA-approved medication…
Addiction has several negative implications in terms of public health, economics, etc. While Substance use disorders (SUDs) are harmful on their own, they also encourage other hazardous health issues such as HIV or compromised immune systems. Partial care or Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is one of the structures used to administer medical care. Researchers believe…
Globally, alcohol is considered one of the leading risk factors for early death and disability. Alcohol is a silent killer that is responsible for almost 200 different types of diseases and injuries. Even when you want to stop taking alcohol, it is important to remember that the toxins stay in your liver for a long…
Addiction and pregnancy is the deadliest combination that aggravates if accompanied by mental health disorder. CDC, in September 2022, reported that 23% of deaths during pregnancy were attributed to Substance use and mental health disorders. Pregnant women struggling with addiction often look for rehab for pregnant mothers near me but get confused due to limited…