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Dependence on opioids owing to misuse or overdose has marred pain treatment options in the country as physicians are now finding it difficult to recommend prescription medications to their patients complaining of acute pain. This is in sharp contrast to earlier suggestions by the medical fraternity that pain relievers are the most efficient treatment for complete recovery from acute and chronic pain. Read more
To understand what addiction is and why it happens is a bit complicated. Some people use substances to get a kick while others may use just to feel normal. For some, dosing on substances in a manner and quantity not prescribed is a way to calm the inner turmoil, a self-proclaimed effective manner to alleviate levels of psychological stress. Some people become more dependent on harmful substances than others. Though the potential addiction risk factors may vary across different individuals, some common ones including family background, genetic variants, personality traits, mental health conditions and environmental elements are usually found responsible for increased dependence. Read more
Drug use in adolescents has become a major menace in the United States, with around 33.1 percent of American population aged 15 years reported to have consumed at least one drink in their lives, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Around 7.7 million 12 to 20-year-olds accepted to have drunk in the past month with the number of women exceeding men. The same survey also reported a high prevalence of illicit drug use with 22.2 million current marijuana users aged 12 or older. Read more
Alcohol cravings are physical sensations, thoughts or emotions that tempt an individual to take to the bottle even though he or she may have the intention to do otherwise. These urges often makes it immensely difficult to quit drinking. In fact, it is a daily struggle wherein one may feel an uncomfortable pull in two diverse directions and a sense of loss of control. Usually, people who are addicted to alcohol can easily satisfy their cravings and maintain their blood alcohol level high enough to prevent the symptoms of withdrawal. However, for those seeking to recover from alcohol abuse, managing alcohol cravings can be a long-drawn battle with many ups and downs during the recovery process. Read more
Detoxification is a complex process. It not only helps the body to get rid of harmful chemicals left behind by toxic addictive substances, but also help patients achieve sobriety for the rest of their life. Therefore, a lot of emphasis is given in designing the detox programs, taking into account the needs and special requirements of the patient. Read more
At a time when the United States administration is struggling hard to curb the dramatic rise in drug addiction in the country, the news of the growing heroin epidemic is certainly devastating. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), around 329,000 people in the U.S., aged 12 or older were current users of heroin.
Owing to the abrupt rise in the number of heroin users over the years, a lot of emphasis has been given to create awareness and to educate people about various treatment options available for heroin addiction. Treatments comprising medications and therapies can go a long way in helping get rid of the devastating addiction and its negative repercussions. Studies have revealed the benefits of chiropractic therapy in treating heroin addiction. Chiropractic therapy is widely used to conduct a non-surgical treatment of diseases related to the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. Read more
Cigarette smoking is so harmful that smokers who smoke even less than one cigarette a day run a risk as high as 64 percent of a premature death. Though it is popularly believed that social smoking is comparatively less harmful than regular smoking, none can deny the life-threatening effects of lighting a cigarette. Read more
Addiction is widespread not only in the United States but also in other parts of the world. With nearly one in 10 Americans grappling with an addiction to illegal drugs at some point in their lifetime, as per a 2015 study published online in the JAMA Psychiatry, the issue has taken the shape of an epidemic. Sadly, most of these individuals do not get any treatment or remain undiagnosed throughout their life. Read more
Days before passing on the baton of the presidency to President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama could not stop himself from talking about the severity of the opioid crisis gripping the United States in his commentary on the president’s role in bringing criminal justice reform. Read more
The hardest step on the path to sobriety is normally the detox process. With NTR/NAD though anyone can detox naturally and quickly and focus on their recovery that much sooner.
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