Methadone, one of a handful of drugs used to treat opiate addiction, is the very first of its kind, having opened up a whole new approach to helping addicts overcome the effects of heroin addiction. First developed in the 1960s, methadone treatment exists as one of the most heavily regulated treatment approaches with ample restrictions ….
The decision to enter opiate addiction treatment can be wrought with indecision, partly because it’s unknown territory and partly because of what one must give up in order to get well. For people coming off chronic or long-term addiction problems, the opiate addiction treatment process may well involve methadone clinic treatment. Methadone clinics provide a ….
People recovering from chronic opiate addiction often go through multiple rounds of drug treatment before seeing any real progress in recovery. As far as addictions go, opiate-based addictions can be some of the most difficult to overcome as the urge to resume drug use can persist long after a person stops using. Often referred to ….
People struggling with chronic opiate addiction well know the challenges involved with maintaining abstinence. These challenges can persist for years into the recovery process, with many experiencing untimely relapses as far as 10 years out. While traditional drug treatment programs do a good job at equipping those in recovery with the tools for living drug-free ….
Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver and is commonly seen among IV drug users. Spread by blood-borne pathogens, Hepatitis C is contracted through sharing needles, injecting equipment, and unprotected sex. If you’re addicted and looking for help, call now to talk to someone immediately. A decade ago, being diagnosed with Hep C, ….
If you’re considering a medically assisted treatment for drug addiction, methadone is one of your options. Yet methadone has such a stigma, you’re not sure if you should even consider it. To help you make an informed decision, here’s everything you need to know about methadone and getting sober. What Is Methadone? Methadone was the ….
Many organizations, like the DEA, continue to stress that drugs have a different effect on each person. The results can be unpredictable and may be hard to determine before taking the drug, but there is usually an idea of what can happen. With heroin, there are some well-established effects that its usage has on the ….
The NIDA has three main components for successful addiction treatment and recovery: get the person to stop using, keep them from using, and make sure that they live productive lives. It also states that addiction is also highly prone to relapses, so it can be greatly beneficial for a recovering addict to participate in healthy ….
Addiction, in any form, can be difficult to overcome. This is especially the case for chronic addictions that go on for years. Likewise, people trying to recover from chronic, long-term opiate addictions must contend with residual withdrawal effects and intense drug cravings long after they stop using opiates. As the most researched and developed opiate ….
Methadone’s use as an opiate addiction treatment continues to draw controversy in terms of how the drug works and whether it offers any real therapeutic benefits. Issues surrounding methadone abuse and dependence bring into question the overall risks involved with methadone maintenance treatment as a long-term treatment approach. According to the Journal of Addiction Medicine, ….
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