Handwritten prescriptions will be outlawed as of March 27th. Yes, come that date, all doctors in New York will be required to issue digital prescriptions under a new state law which aims to curb opioid abuse. This law will make New York the first state to mandate digital prescriptions and moreover, penalize any doctor who …
Frequent use of opioids causes long-lasting changes to the structure and biochemistry of the brain. Many of these changes are the reason why opioids are so addictive. In particular, opioids target what is called the “reward pathway.” Our brains are hardwired to reward activities that are beneficial, such as drinking water or eating, with feelings …
In 2010, over 12 million people in the United States reportedly used prescription painkillers, also known as opioid pain relievers, for non-medical use. Opiate abuse can lead to rough withdrawal symptoms and even alternative drug abuse once a person stops using the drug. Abuse: Many people who abuse opiate pain relievers tend to become dependent on …
Patients in recovery from dependence of opioid prescription pain medication show signs that the body’s natural reward systems are normalizing. Researchers Scott C. Bunce, PhD, of Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, and colleagues found evidence of “physiological re-regulation” of disrupted brain and hormonal responses to both drug- and nondrug-related. For the study, researchers …
Dr. Steven E. Chavoustie, one of our Principal Investigators for our Women’s Health Studies was listed as an author in the following publication: Buprenorphine Implants for Treatment of Opioid Dependence: Randomized Comparison to Placebo and Sublingual Buprenorphine/Naloxone. Dr. Chavoustie and the other authors on this publication evaluated the safety efficacy of buprenorphine implants (BI) versus …
Opioids are a powerful group of drugs, including medications like oxycodone and narcotics such as heroin and codeine. Currently over 2.5 million Americans are addicted to opioids, according to federal estimates. In contrast, less than half receive medication-based treatment to help control these addictions. Braeburn Pharmaceuticals has put forward an experimental implant designed to …
The holidays can be a difficult time for people recovering from an addiction. Several temptations are around you, such as festive alcoholic drinks and more. The holiday season is a time of year connected with food, cocktails, and parties, which can often cause “holiday stress”. Often people with drug addictions or substance abuse problems …
Opiate withdrawal can be a difficult time for people who are dependent on opiates. The stage of withdrawal comes along with several symptoms that can be hard to deal with. Here is a list of tips that can help make this transition as smooth as possible: Sleep: Getting plenty of sleep is highly recommended …
Withdrawal can be a particularly hard phase when overcoming opiate addiction, but recovery is possible. According to researchers, 9% of Americans experience opiate dependency at some point in their lives. Addicts are often unable to control themselves or stop using opiates. Additionally, experts say that the number of people abusing opiates may be greater …
According to experts, depression and substance abuse go together so frequently that they are often referred to as dual diagnosis. Why do depression and substance abuse go together? The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that one problem will often bring the other and make it worse. Research studies have found that more than …
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