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  • "Nashville Flipped" Star Troy Shafer Died Of Drug Overdose

    "Nashville Flipped" Star Troy Shafer Died Of Drug Overdose

    Shafer died on April 28 at the age of 38.

    Troy Dean Shafer, star of the home renovation show Nashville Flipped, died of a drug overdose, according to toxicology reports released this week following Shafer’s death in April. 

    Shafer died “due to combined drug toxicity,” the Erie County (Pennsylvania) Coroner’s Office said, according to People. The office did not say which drugs were found in his system. 

    Shafer died on April 28 at the age of 38. His brother, Tim, told TMZ that Shafer died in his sleep and that the death was unexpected since he did not have any medical conditions that the family knew about. 

    Shafer starred in Nashville Flipped alongside his wife, Becky. On the DIY Network show, the duo flipped old houses around Nashville and completed custom renovations for homeowners. 

    At the time of Shafer’s death the DIY Network expressed its condolences. 

    “The DIY Network family is sorry to hear about the passing of Troy Dean Shafer, a dedicated, driven entrepreneur and restoration expert who was admired by everyone who worked on the series Nashville Flipped,” the network said at the time. “We continue to extend our deepest condolences to Troy’s family and friends during this difficult time.” 

    Shafer initially moved to Nashville to pursue his music career, but when that didn’t pan out he fell back on his construction skills. Nashville Flipped launched in 2016, with a second season the following year. 

    “I continue to find myself so incredibly grateful for the opportunity provided to me (and my incredible team),” Shafer wrote in a 2016 Instagram post, according to People. 

    During the time that Shafer was filming Nashville Flipped, Tennessee was grappling with an ever-worsening opioid crisis. 

    “People taking a Percocet from a friend or relative are not thinking, ‘One day I might end up on heroin.’ We need to make people aware these are connected,” Dr. David Reagan, chief medical officer of the Tennessee Department of Health, told The Tennessean in April 2016.

    Since then the state has cracked down on opioid prescribing in an effort to reduce overdose rates. Still, the state’s mental health court system has struggled to keep up with the demand, according to The Tennessean. In part, that is because the state had cut funding for mental health care. 

    “As soon as TennCare went away, the numbers skyrocketed,” retired Judge Dan Eisenstein told the newspaper. “Mental health court wasn’t set up to handle the numbers we were seeing.”

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  • Robin Williams’ Son Opens Up About Grieving, Suicide For New Campaign

    Robin Williams’ Son Opens Up About Grieving, Suicide For New Campaign

    The legendary entertainer’s son opened up about focusing on his own healing since losing his father as part of an awareness campaign.

    Robin Williams’ oldest son, Zak Williams, is speaking out about his grief and moving on after suicide as part of a campaign to support people who have had a loved one take their own life. 

    Williams, 36, appears on the Instagram page for FacesOfFortitude. 

    “There’s no education in place to tell you how to deal with this,” Williams said in the first post. “To balance how to grieve privately with your family and then also to have to grieve publicly. While it was nice to be heard, I was spending time on the outer layer instead of on the inside. It wasn’t just the survivor network for me, it was the whole world.”

    Robin Williams took his own life in August 2014 at the age of 63. In addition to Zak, Williams left behind two other children, Cody and Zelda, who are younger than Zak. 

    In another post, Zak talked about how he has had to focus on his own healing over the past few years. 

    “I started to feel bad for myself, I was seeking solace and healing through my grieving,” he said. “Once I took out all the inputs and elements of self medications, it all became really raw. It was super painful. I had to stop thinking big and expansive to heal everyone and look inward. I found a lot in there. I realized I wasn’t broken. There was a lot of strength I didn’t know was in there.”

    This isn’t the first time that Williams has spoken about his father’s death and their relationship. He told a biographer that is was difficult to watch his father’s well-being fade, according to Vanity Fair. 

    “It was really difficult to see someone suffering so silently,” he said. “But I think that there were a series of things that stacked, that led to an environment that he felt was one of pain, internal anguish, and one that he couldn’t get out of. And the challenge in engaging with him when he was in that mindset was that he could be soothed, but it’s really hard when you then go back into an environment of isolation. Isolation is not good for Dad and people like him. It’s actually terrible.”

    Williams also told the biographer that his father carried a lot of guilt about ending his marriage to the mother of his children, despite the fact that the kids told him he needed to move on. 

    “He couldn’t hear it. He could never hear it. And he wasn’t able to accept it,” Williams said. “He was firm in his conviction that he was letting us down. And that was sad because we all loved him so much and just wanted him to be happy.”

    Today, Williams serves on the board of Bring Change to Mind, an organization started by actress Glenn Close to reduce the stigma around mental illness. 

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  • Unfounded Fears Linger About Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl

    Unfounded Fears Linger About Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl

    Lawmakers have introduced a new bill that perpetuates fears about fentanyl that many physicians consider unfounded.

    Though a wealth of information has been made public about the relatively low risk presented by accidental exposure to the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, lawmakers, law enforcement and media outlets continue to issue warnings and even propose legislation to provide safeguards to prevent overdose.

    A recent article in Reason cited a bill put forward by a bipartisan group of Congressmen that would allocate federal money to local police for drug screening devices that was spurred in part by concern over exposure to fentanyl. 

    It also quoted recent comments from a Toledo, Ohio newspaper and New York State police chief, both of which voiced concern over the alleged dangers presented by “even a minute trace of the drug.” Such fears are contrary to countless studies and testimony by medical professionals and health groups, which have stated that casual skin exposure to fentanyl presents little chance of significant harm than any other drugs.

    The bill, introduced by Representatives Conor Lamb (D-PA), David Joyce (R-OH) and David Trone (D-MD), would establish a new grant program at the Department of Justice that would assist local law enforcement agencies in securing interdiction devices—portable chemical screening technology—that would help officers determine the presence of fentanyl and other drugs at a crime scene.

    “This legislation will increase the safety of our officers and will streamline the substance testing process, providing real-time results to reduce the backlog in the legal system,” said Lamb in a statement.

    While well-intended, the bill perpetuates fears about fentanyl that many physicians consider unfounded, according to Reason. Coverage in the New York Times noted that while fentanyl and carfentanil are dangerous opioids, the drugs must be deliberately consumed, not touched or inhaled by accident, to present a health risk.

    “I would say it’s extraordinarily improbable that a first responder would be poisoned by an ultra-potent opioid,” said Dr. David Juurlink, a clinical researcher based in Toronto. “I don’t say it can’t happen. But for it to happen would require extraordinary circumstances, and those would be very hard to achieve.”

    Despite testimony of that nature, fear about exposure to fentanyl continues to find its way into the public sphere. The Toledo Blade called for immediate passage of Lamb’s bill, stating “police, firefighters and other first responders are in jeopardy if they come into contact with even a minute trace of the drug.”

    And in a February 2019 interview, John Anton, police chief for DeWitt, New York, said on WRVO Public Media that he feared his officers are “getting exposed to fentanyl, getting it on their clothes, bringing it home to their families, getting it on their boots and so on.”

    As many medical professionals have noted, such fears are largely unfounded.

    “I want to tell first responders, ‘Look, you’re safe,’” said Dr. Jeremy S. Faust, an emergency doctor at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, in the New York Times coverage. “You can touch these people. You can interact with them. You can go on and do the heroic lifesaving work that you do for anyone else.”

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  • Should TV Shows Work So Hard to Normalize Support Groups Like AA?

    Should TV Shows Work So Hard to Normalize Support Groups Like AA?

    People get their information from TV, so any misrepresentation can be dangerous.

    Whenever some character on your favorite television show or film has an addiction or experiences a major tragedy, they turn to a support group. Audiences recently saw Steve Rogers, the alternate identity of Captain America (played by Chris Evans) turn to a grief support group in Avengers: Endgame. The group was comprised of other superheroes, who are all grieving loved ones lost after Thanos killed half the world’s population.

    The practice of seeking help in support groups is more prevalent on TV: both Alcoholics Anonymous and group therapy are commonly shown as the healing modality of choice. In fact, “going to a meeting” is normalized, but is that accurate? We expect any storyline that has a character—major or otherwise—suffering with addiction or a major loss to include a few scenes of a bunch of folks in a dank hall drinking bad coffee and spilling their souls over the addiction or grief. The Hollywood styling of this form of recovery may be doing more harm than good.

    Support Groups Are All Over TV

    There is more than one way of depicting a support group on television. Fortunately, the variety of shows using the recovery group option do show some diversity. Support groups can occur in a clinical setup, like the one we see in New Amsterdam on NBC. Dr. Bloom (played by Jane Montgomery) is checked into a posh rehab for her Adderall addiction, and a support group is a part of her recovery.

    The alternative is a nonclinical setting — usually a church or school. The CBS sitcom Mom makes frequent use of this type of group. In fact, the group is central to the show’s storyline about the multigenerational damage caused by addiction. Characters Bonnie (Allison Janney) and Christy (Anna Faris) are the mother-daughter duo at the center of the story and each meeting. There’s also Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz) and her food addiction support group on NBC’s This is Us and James Roday’s character Gary who leans on a breast cancer support group on ABC’s A Million Little Things.

    There are so many different depictions of these groups and new ones being introduced to new shows all the time. The Fox show Proven Innocent debuted this spring and introduced a support group for character Levi’s (Riley Smith) anger management. This support-group-as-solution message is hammered home by so many shows in a variety of genres, on a variety of networks, and covering several different topics. In this way, television is actually helping the normalization of support groups. If these portrayals motivate a viewer with a problem to join a group and get help, they’ve done some good. But by using them as the go-to solution, these shows do a disservice to people who need other kinds of treatment.

    Erasure and Magical Recovery

    Unfortunately, like any other television depiction, there are some liberties taken in fictionalizing the use of support groups for recovery. These liberties include the magical treatment of AA and the meetings. There’s also the erasure of licensed therapists and the mischaracterization of support groups in situations where there is a secondary issue fueling the addiction.

    On so many of the shows, with a few exceptions (such as New Amsterdam and Mom), there is no distinction between the therapist-led groups and the ones led by participants in the group. The lack of a licensed professional in these settings gives the idea that a traditional therapist, and even individual therapy, isn’t needed for recovery. This is a huge misconception. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Treatment Protocols Series 41 stresses that a licensed therapist, recovery specialist, or doctor is necessary for successful recovery when group members are facing more than just the issue that brought them to the group. People with multiple substance or behavioral addictions, or addiction accompanied by mental health conditions or trauma, for example, would be better helped by treatment that includes individual therapy or a therapist-led group.

    The “magic” of an AA meeting that permeates the shows is also damaging. AA is depicted as the magical cure for any afflictions experienced by the person with addiction; however, not everyone responds to the AA and 12-step recovery format. Those are not the only forms of recovery. AA meetings are also largely participant-led, which can be problematic in itself for some people.

    Examples of this problem are found in shows like Grey’s Anatomy. The show often blurs or erases the role of the therapist in messy support group situations. This season, for example, characters Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) and Dr. Webber (James Pickens Jr.) use their AA meetings as the cure-all for whatever ails them, including grief, anger issues, and PTSD. These conditions should be treated in individual therapy and/or therapist-led groups. The characters on Mom and Shameless also only turn to magical 12-step programs and AA. They fail to show other options for group support in fighting addiction.

    So Should TV Continue Normalizing Support Groups?

    Is all this normalizing of support groups actually good for people? According to SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocols, humans benefit immensely from support groups because we are social creatures. “The natural propensity of human beings to congregate makes group therapy a powerful therapeutic tool for treating substance abuse, one that is as helpful as individual therapy, and sometimes more successful.” So it’s natural to seek out others for recovery.

    The protocols go on to say that the groups work because we can see others as they progress through therapy and hit the same milestones that we hit. This is a form of witnessing as motivation. The groups also fight isolation and loneliness, which are relapse and mental health triggers. Another effect is the recovery culture, the opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded people. The atmosphere alone is so conducive to recovery and community, with the participants all sharing their journeys. The positivity alone is a benefit to anyone participating in support groups, no matter the reason for the support.

    So, Showtime’s Shameless may be accurate when Lip (played by Jeremy Allen White) finds his relapsed sponsor nearly naked and injured in a freezer and tells the man they need a meeting before they do anything else. Getting into a familiar environment which he associates with sobriety and wellness can help the man back on the road to recovery and will improve his immediate mental state, or so they hope. When the ladies on Mom go through any hardship at all, someone from the group suggests going to a meeting. In fact, on both shows, the friends that the characters met in the support groups also became friends in the real world. These friendships deepen with every milestone hit in recovery, even in relapse. In these ways, the shows are very accurate in the benefits of group support.

    So while they do sometimes provide accurate representations of the help found in groups, television shows also need to be more responsible about their portrayals of support groups as the only treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. People get their information from TV, so any misrepresentation can be dangerous. TV shows still have some work they must do and quickly, because many people already naturally assume that 12-step groups like AA are the only solution for people with addiction.

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  • How Do You Find Rehab for Oxycontin Addiction?

    How Do You Find Rehab for Oxycontin Addiction?

    Looking for help with oxycontin addiction? Read our guide to find out how to find the right luxury rehab.

    Table of Contents

    1. What is Oxycontin and what causes Oxycontin addiction?
    2. Oxycontin withdrawal side effects and timeline
    3. What are the Oxycontin slang names?
    4. What is the best Oxycontin addiction treatment?
    5. How to find the best rehab for Oxycontin addiction treatment?
    6. Location
    7. Facilities
    8. Services
    9. Reputation
    10. How important is the aftercare for Oxycontin addiction treatment?

    It’s tough to determine the exact reason why people get into addiction. There can be several factors contributing to addiction problems in individuals. Most substance abuse victims begin addiction due to stress, low self-esteem, relationship issues, medical issues or just for the sake of experimenting. Families can have a significant impact on people’s addiction as well. Some people grow up seeing their close relatives using drugs or alcohol and perceive substance abuse as a sensible thing to do. Youngsters often fall victim to substance abuse due to peer pressure. Addictive substances like drugs and alcohol offer an immediate sense of relief and satisfaction helping people leave their worries momentarily.

    Drugs and alcohol react with the brain to release a chemical called dopamine, which gives an instant pleasurable sensation. Most people consider this as an escape from their seemingly imperfect life and become highly dependent on it. Some people mix two or more drugs to create an even intense sensation. This is drug abuse, and the effects can be more dangerous than taking a single type of drug alone.

    Most substance abuse victims fail to realize that these substances are detrimental to the mind and body in the long run. Once a person stops using drug or alcohol, they experience intense cravings, and even though they don’t give in to those cravings, their body undergoes many side effects. The common side effects associated with most substance abuse are:

    • Headache
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Anxiety
    • Insomnia
    • Dry Mouth
    • Fever
    • Mood Swings
    • Depression
    • Hallucinations
    • Weakness
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Loss of Appetite

    What is Oxycontin and what causes Oxycontin addiction?

    In recent years, the rate of prescription drug abuse is rising at an alarming rate. There is a high risk of addiction associated with drugs like Oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic used to subdue severe ongoing pain from cancer, arthritis, etc. It’s sold under the drug name Oxycontin and is only prescribed to opioid-tolerant patients. The maximum permissible dosage for Oxycontin is 40mg per tablet. The drug should be taken only once every 12 hours. Dependence on Oxycontin for a long time can lead to addiction or overdose.

    Legally, the sale of Oxycontin is only limited to patients who have cancer; however, Oxycontin abuse takes place by crushing the tablet to snort or swallow it. By doing so, they destroy the time-release mechanism of the drug and experience a high similar to the one produced by heroin. An overdose of Oxycontin can be lethal and can lead to coma or death.

    People who have been using pain killers for a long time often become dependent on them to the extent that they crave for pain killers even when the pain is controllable. Prescribing opiates for pain should be the last resort for any medical problem and also if they are put on opioid medication, the dosage should be monitored strictly to avoid cases of overdose or addiction. The initial sign of addiction is withdrawal from social life. If you notice someone in your family or friend circle who is constantly distancing themselves, please talk to them and support them as much as possible.

    Oxycontin withdrawal side effects and timeline

    Oxycontin withdrawal can start with 5 to 8 hours of the last intake. Within 12 hours of withdrawal, most victims experience flu-like symptoms which are accompanied by other withdrawal symptoms associated with Oxycontin intake. For most, the withdrawal effects last from 1 to 3 weeks. Seeking medical help is necessary in case of any discomfort or withdrawal symptoms like:

    • Anxiety
    • Restlessness
    • Muscle Cramps
    • Chills
    • Sweating
    • Diarrhea
    • Rapid Heartbeat
    • Blurred Vision
    • Nausea
    • Abdominal Pain

    What are the Oxycontin slang names?

    Oxycontin is available under various street names such as:

    • Hilly Billy
    • Blues
    • Kickers
    • OC
    • Oxy
    • Ox
    • OxCotton
    • 40 (for 40 mg pill)
    • 80 (for 80 mg pill)

    What is the best Oxycontin addiction treatment?

    Before looking for specific addiction treatments, every person suffering from addiction needs to undergo detoxification. It helps people decrease their dependence on drugs without facing any adverse side effects. Detoxification can last for months depending on the need of the patient. Oxycontin detoxification helps to lower the drug dependence and eventually stop its usage completely.

    Some people who are looking to overcome Oxycontin addiction avoid seeking medical help due to the fear of painful detox treatment. For such patients, rapid detox treatment can be beneficial. Rapid detox is carried out in a private facility where a medically induced detox treatment is used to overcome opioid dependence. For most of the rapid detox, patients are kept sedated to ensure that they experience minimum pain.

    Once the detoxification process is completed successfully, patients can move towards an active rehab program. The rehab program varies depending on the type of drug that is dealt with and also the needs of the patient. If your withdrawal symptoms are well in control, your doctor may recommend an Outpatient rehab program for you. In an Outpatient program, you don’t need to stay within the rehab facility for your treatment. Outpatient rehab programs give you the freedom to live your life freely while undergoing rehab sessions from time to time. However, you should be particular about your visit and never miss a session.

    For people who are still dealing with significant withdrawal symptoms, an inpatient rehab program will help them recover without any risk. Inpatient rehab facilities require patients to stay within their facility under strict observation and get regularly treated by an experienced team of doctors and medical professionals. Inpatient rehab treatment is also known as residential rehab. Other than Inpatient and Outpatient rehab treatment, there are a few different types of detox programs as well. A Partial Hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive outpatient program where patients have to attend the rehab program 5-7 days a week and spend most of the day undergoing treatment. At night, they can return to their home and sleep.

    In addition to this, most rehab offers Dual Diagnosis support. It’s very common for people to suffer from mental health problems due to substance abuse. Issues like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder are all mental health problems linked to addiction. When someone with an addiction problem also deals with mental health issues, it’s known as a dual diagnosis. This is a severe problem and needs to addressed alongside drug disorder.

    Rehab facilities along with treating drug problems also create awareness and educate patients about the harmful effects of drugs. They conduct regular counseling sessions and group therapies for victims of addiction and even involve their close friends and family to make the entire rehab process more effective. Rehab facilities are not just treatment centers for drug victims, but they have a holistic approach to healing.

    Whether you go for the conventional detox or rapid detox, the pain associated with the process cannot be entirely eliminated. To overcome the pain during Oxycontin addiction treatment,patients can try to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and get enough sleep to prepare the body to sustain the detox treatment.

    How to find the best rehab for Oxycontin addiction treatment?

    Finding the right rehab is as tricky as getting out of an addiction. Proper research and recommendations can help you find the best rehab for your addiction treatment. Enroll in a rehab program that covers most of your treatment expenses so that you don’t have to face any financial struggle or stop your rehab treatment midway. If you know anyone who has been to rehab before, ask for their recommendation as well. Once you shortlist a few rehab facilities that have partnerships with medical insurance providers, you need to look out for these features:

    Location

    If you’re dealing with mental health problems along with drug addiction, signing up for Inpatient treatment that deals with multiple patients together within their facility might not be a wise choice. For them, private rehab can be more beneficial. Moreover, the environment around your rehab facility should be calm and pollution-free. Ensure that your rehab is located conveniently at a place where there’s not much crowd.

    Facilities

    Get the rehab facility information booklet and check out the facilities available for the patients. See whether they have a separate housing complex for the patients within the facility or if they are accommodated somewhere adjacent to the rehab facility. Also, inquire about the tools and techniques used for the treatment.

    Services

    Check the list of doctors and medical staff in the rehab and ensure they are well qualified to handle all types of addiction victims. Also, make sure that the services provided are on time and efficient enough.

    Reputation

    Finally, check out online reviews and ratings about the rehab facility. See what other people have to say about the services offered at the rehab. If possible, get in touch with former alumni and talk to them about the quality of services provided there. This will give you a clear idea about the rehab.

    How important is the aftercare for Oxycontin addiction treatment?

    Aftercare treatment for Oxycontin is as necessary as undergoing Oxycontin addiction treatment. People who have just completed their drug addiction therapy have a high chance to relapse with proper aftercare sessions. Aftercare sessions help people to stay away from substance abuse for a lifetime and control any cravings that may arise ever.

    Aftercare sessions focus on rigorous counseling and educating addiction victims, their family and friends on common issues and stigmas related to addiction. A lot of people cannot come clean about their addiction or find it hard to admit that they have an addiction problem because society generally perceives them as a burden.

    Only proper knowledge and openly discussing the problem can help change that misconception among people. By encouraging a lot of people to participate in aftercare services, the rehab centers ensure that there is always someone to provide immediate support when relapses happen.

    If you’re suffering from addiction, don’t delay your treatment. Get immediate help and start your recovery process soon. Continuous drug usage makes it hard to get rid of the addiction, and the path to recovery also gets stressful. Don’t move away from friends and family if you’re dealing with addiction; talk to them and tell them about your challenges to get the right support and supervision you’ve been looking for.

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  • Where to Find Rehab for Embeda Addiction

    Where to Find Rehab for Embeda Addiction

    Are you looking for luxury Embeda rehab? Read our guide for some help.

    Table of Contents

    1. What Is Embeda And What Is It Used For?
    2. How Is Embeda Taken?
    3. What are the Precautions to Be Taken?
    4. Does Embeda Cause Addiction and Abuse?
    5. What Are The Street Names for Embeda?
    6. What Is Embeda Withdrawal?
    7. How to Treat Embeda Addiction?
    8. Can Embeda Rehab Help?
    9. What Are the Embeda Rehab Expenses Like?
    10. Bottom Line

    What Is Embeda And What Is It Used For?

    Embeda is used for treating severe, long-term pain where other medications don’t have much effect. It contains two active ingredients- morphine and naltrexone. While morphine is an opioid analgesic, naltrexone is an opioid antagonist. Morphine acts to reduce the pain by altering how our brain perceives and responds to the stimulus. Since Embeda contains morphine, there are chances that it can be abused by the user. However, to prevent that from happening, the opioid antagonist- naltrexone is used.

    Embeda is a prescription drug, which means you can only access the drug when a doctor has given permission. A doctor will assess a patient to see if there’s a need for this medication. If the benefits outweigh the chances of side-effects, the doctors prescribed the medicine. It’s not supposed to be taken without a prescription. Furthermore, Embeda is not for occasional pain, mild pain, or the kind of pain that you generally experience from time to time. This is used for severe pain that requires a more heavy duty drug to relieve the discomfort.

    How Is Embeda Taken?

    Embeda is supposed to be taken orally with water. You can have Embeda without having meals. However, if you experience nausea or vomiting, you should have the medicine after meals and lie down for one or two hours after taking the medication. If the symptoms still persist, you can talk to your doctor to see what can be done to reduce the symptoms. Generally, this medication is either taken once in 24 hours or 12 hours. Make sure you take the medicine in the right doses as prescribed by your doctor; otherwise complications can arise.

    Embeda is available in capsule form. It’s supposed to be swallowed without being crushed, broken, or dissolved in water. Doing so, or snorting the content in the capsule can cause an Embeda overdose which can even lead to death.

    What Are The Precautions To Be Taken?

    When you take Embeda, it’s recommended to take proper precautions so that there are no side-effects or serious consequences. Here’s a list of some precautions that you must consider when having Embeda.

    • Talk to your doctor about your medical history, any existing health problems, and the medicines that you’re currently on. This will help in avoiding interaction between Embeda and the other medicines. You should also tell your doctor if you’re taking any other opioid medicines.
    • Your doctor would prescribe Embeda in low doses and strength initially. Over time, when required, the doctor would prescribe Embeda of relatively high strength. This is to make sure that there are no side-effects. The highest dose of Embeda is 100 mg. This is only prescribed when the patient has already been taking moderate doses of Embeda. For new patients, Embeda in high doses can cause an overdose or other problems to occur.
    • You should store Embeda in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight. Make sure you keep it out of reach of children and other people. Embeda is only supposed to be accessible for the patient or caretaker of the patient.
    • Embeda can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and blurred vision. This is why it is advised not to carry out any activity that requires focus, attention, and good vision. Don’t drive or operate any heavy machinery. Interaction with alcohol and marijuana can make one feel even more drowsy. This is why avoid having Embeda with alcohol or marijuana.

    Does Embeda Cause Addiction and Abuse?

    Embeda contains morphine, which makes it an effective pain reliever. This also makes it prone to causing Embeda addiction and abuse. While this medicine can be useful, it may cause addiction in patients, especially for people who have been having Embeda for a long time or in high doses. This is why it’s always recommended to follow all the instructions that your doctor provides you. Make sure you only consume Embeda for as long as the course lasts. Continuing the medication beyond its course increases the chances of Embeda addiction.

    Embeda abuse is also a common thing because Embeda contains morphine. Morphine causes intoxication, which is why many young people are buying Embeda illegally just to use it to get high. Moreover, the ease of availability and less awareness about the seriousness of opioid addiction are two main reasons why there’s Embeda abuse. People who abuse Embeda generally have an overdose of it, crush it, or even snort it. This can lead to an overdose that can be as threatening as even costing you your life.

    What Are The Street Names For Embeda?

     

    Embeda contains morphine- a very popular opioid analgesic that is known to be abused by addicts. Because morphine is sold on the black market illegally, it has various slang terms. These street names or slang names make it a lot easier for people to ask for the drug without garnering attention. Upon using these names, people seldom notice any illegal business taking place, which makes it easy for both the buyer and seller. With that being said, here’s a list of street names of morphine that are also used for buying Embeda:

    • Miss Emma
    • M
    • White Lady
    • Salt and Sugar
    • Dreamer
    • God’s Drug
    • Morpho

    If you know these names, you can possibly detect any illicit transaction that a close one makes and help that person with Embeda abuse immediately before it’s too late.

    What is Embeda Withdrawal?

    Embeda withdrawal is yet another serious problem that both patients and people using the drug for recreational purposes might witness. Upon taking Embeda regularly for a long period of time, our body gets used to the drug and builds a tolerance towards it. When a person abruptly stops having Embeda, the body produces certain undesirable responses which can be hard to deal with.

    This makes it important to take Embeda in the doses as prescribed by the physician. When patients continue to take Embeda even after they’re done with the course or when people take it for getting high, they develop Embeda addiction over time. As they get addicted and take it regularly, they also develop a tolerance for it. Thus, to have the desired effects after a tolerance has been built up, the person would require more and more of the drug which can lead to an addiction.

    This may also increase the chances of Embeda overdose. At this point, when a person decides to break the loop of Embeda addiction and live a clean life, the body experiences initial Embeda withdrawal symptoms. While the initial or early withdrawal symptoms aren’t that bad, later, the withdrawal symptoms become a real problem. This is when the person decides to have Embeda again, just to escape the undesirable Embeda withdrawal symptoms.

    This is why your doctor would always suggest reducing the doses instead of suddenly stopping the course when it gets over. This helps our body adapt to the decreasing doses of Embeda and has the least chances of withdrawal symptoms when a person finally stops the course gradually.

    How to Treat Embeda Addiction?

    Embeda addiction causes a number of serious issues, like tolerance and withdrawal side-effects. This makes it very important to address the problem of addiction or Embeda abuse and get help as soon as the symptoms start to show. Since opioid addiction is not a simple endeavor, it also makes professional intervention inevitable. Opioid addiction causes both physical and mental disturbances and needs a well-planned treatment.

    When you seek professional services for opioid addiction and Embeda abuse, there are two lines of treatment. While a therapist would impart a useful therapy to bring about behavioral and cognitive changes, a psychiatrist would prescribe medicines that can reduce Embeda withdrawal side-effects. Thus, if you or a loved one of yours suffers from Embeda addiction, you should consider mental health services at the earliest.

    Can Embeda Rehab Help?

    Since opioid addiction requires diligent care and assessment, Embeda rehab is the best way to treat a person suffering from an addiction problem. Rehab facilities, especially residential rehab help patients by providing them the right living conditions for a certain period of time that encourages a more permanent kind of change in them.

    Health professionals are able to monitor the patients all the time, and they also make sure that there are no chances for the patient to relapse. The doctors do all this while ensuring the patient is also educated on life skills that would help them when they go outside of the Embeda rehab center and get back to their normal routine.

    However, everything highly depends on the rehab center that you select. While looking for an Embeda rehab center, make sure the facility specializes in treating opioid addiction and abuse. It should also have an incredible track record and a high success rate to give you an assurance that you will get the help you need.

    What Are The Embeda Rehab Expenses Like?

    When it comes to the costs involved in Embeda addiction treatment, it’s based on the kind of rehab center you choose and the services they offer. There are basic rehab centers that only have the standard amenities needed for a patient to live in the center as well as receive treatment. There also are certain rehab centers that provide a luxurious stay for their patients, with amenities like that of a five-star hotel. What you choose highly depends on what’s your budget.

    You can also talk to your insurance company and find out if Embeda rehab expenses can be covered. If so, it would become a lot easier for you to manage your expenses for the treatment. Today, since so many companies consider mental health issues as treatable conditions, taking care of the financial aspect of the treatment has become less stressful and more practical.

    Bottom Line

    When you’re administering an opioid medicine, like Embeda, make sure you take all the precautions and follow your doctor’s instructions to avoid any problems, like addiction, tolerance, withdrawal effects, and having to undergo therapy. It’s equally important for the doctors to take the initiative and explain what the possible negative effects involved are and how they can be avoided.

    However, if you have developed an addiction or a closed one suffers from opioid addiction, it’s never too late. You can hunt for the best Embeda rehab and get this condition treated. Life after addiction treatment can still feel challenging. However, with a little bit of willpower, the right approach to treating the problem, and some support, people can live a drug-free life.

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  • Luxury Rehab Guide for Oramorph Addiction

    Luxury Rehab Guide for Oramorph Addiction

    Oramorph is an opioid analgesic medication that is prescribed to treat severe pain and should not be used occasionally or outside a prescribed course of medication. Oramorph abuse can cause overdose and even death.

    Table of Contents

    1. What is Oramorph and what is it used for?
    2. How is Oramorph taken?
    3. What are the side-effects of Oramorph?
    4. What are the precautions to be taken?
    5. Is Oramorph prone to addiction and abuse?
    6. What are the slang names for Oramorph?
    7. What is Oramorph withdrawal?
    8. How to deal with Oramorph addiction
    9. What is Oramorph rehab?
    10. How does Oramorph rehab help?
    11. Conclusion

    What is Oramorph and what is it used for?

    Oramorph is a medication that is prescribed to treat severe pain, like in the case of cancer. Oramorph is popularly known by the generic name Morphine and belongs to the opioid class of drugs (opioid analgesics). Oramorph works to reduce pain by influencing how the brain perceives and responds to pain. Since Oramorph comes under opioid analgesics, it’s not sold without a doctor’s prescription.

    Oramorph is only supposed to be taken when your doctor tells you to do so. It should not be used for mild pain or the kind of pain that goes away after a certain duration of time. One has to follow a prescribed course for this medicine, and it’s not supposed to be used occasionally.

    How is Oramorph taken?

    Oramorph is available in various strengths. The high strength of Oramorph is only suitable for patients who have already been taking low to moderate doses of opioid medications. Administering a higher dose can cause Oramorph overdose and even death, as a result. This is why doctors always prescribe Oramorph based on the condition of the patient and the history of opioid use.

    The tablet form is supposed to be swallowed with water, pretty much like most other tablets. You can either take it after having a meal or without meals. If you experience nausea or vomiting upon having it without meals, you can try taking it with meals. If nausea still persists, you can talk to your doctor to see what can be done to minimize the repercussions.

    When you buy Oramorph, you get an instruction leaflet along with it. Read the leaflet carefully and follow the instructions provided by your doctor. Oramorph is supposed to be taken in fixed doses, and generally, one dose is followed by the next after 8 to 12 hours. It would be better to follow the regular doses as instructed by your doctor and take the medicine on time, without skipping doses.

    If you take the tablet form of this medicine, make sure you swallow it whole in a go. Crushing, breaking it into pieces, or having a tablet that is soaked in water can alter how Oramorph works or even increase the likelihood of experiencing side-effects.

    What are the side-effects of Oramorph?

    Some of the common side-effects of Oramorph are- nausea, constipation, drowsiness, sweating, and lightheadedness. Many patients report these side-effects as they initially use Oramorph. Upon using it for a while, these side-effects may decrease. However, if they still persist, it would be better to consult a doctor.

    It’s recommended to lie down for a couple of hours after taking Oramorph to manage the feeling of nausea. Moreover, for constipation, having a diet rich in fiber or having a laxative recommended by your doctor would help. Furthermore, make sure you have an adequate amount of water as well.

    While these common side-effects can be managed and may not persist, see your doctor if you have any serious side-effects. Here’s a list of some of the adverse side-effects that you should watch out for:

    • Hallucination
    • Confusion
    • Agitation
    • Abdominal pain
    • Loss of appetite
    • Shallow breathing
    • Fainting
    • Allergic reaction

    While this is a list of some common serious side-effects, you may experience other side-effects too. If you witness any serious side-effects even outside this list, visit your doctor immediately.

    What are the precautions to be taken?

    When taking an opioid analgesic, it’s important to take precautions so that you can avoid the chances of side-effects, overdosing, or any other problem that can arise. Here’s a list of some precautions that you must take when administering Oramorph:

    Make sure you talk to your doctor about any other health condition that you have, other opioid medicine or any medication that you’re on so that an Oramorph interaction with other drugs can be avoided. The doctor generally makes a complete assessment before prescribing Oramorph to avoid any complications.

    Make sure you strictly stick to the prescribed doses. The doctor decides a specific dose based on the severity of your condition and many other factors. Taking Oramorph in lower doses may fail to deliver the desired outcomes while an overdose can be fatal.

    Oramorph may cause dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, and blurred vision. It’s recommended not to perform any task that requires focus, motor skills, or good vision, like driving or operating heavy machinery.

    Store it in a safe place, away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. Make sure it’s out of the reach of children and can’t be accessed by any other individual except for the patient or the caretaker of the patient.

    Is Oramorph prone to addiction and abuse?

    Yes, being an opioid medicine, Oramorph abuse and addiction are two common problems associated with the medicine. Opioids work to alter how our brain perceives and responds to the brain, sometimes even causing a high feeling. This is especially the case for people who use the medicine illicitly or use it in higher than prescribed doses or strengths.

    When we talk about patients who are prescribed Oramorph, there are chances of Oramorph addiction when the patients either take it for a long time (beyond the course) or take it in higher doses. This is why the dosage is the most important factor to monitor when administering an opioid medicine.

    Since Opioids have an intoxicating effect on people, Oramorph abuse is also a common sight. People find various illegal means of buying and using Oramorph or other opioid medicines.

    What are the slang names for Oramorph?

    Today, opioid abuse among young adults and teens is becoming a growing concern. Opioid medicines are available both online and in designated places where drugs are sold illicitly, like the black market. People who buy these drugs use slang names for the drugs which make the whole process of purchase quite discreet. Knowing these slang names also helps in being aware of a possible chance of drug abuse in young people. Here’s a list of some of the common slang names used for Oramorph:

    • White Lady
    • Salt and Sugar
    • Miss Emma
    • M

    What is Oramorph withdrawal?

    When patients have Oramorph for a long time, they develop Oramorph dependence. The brain becomes used to the influence of Oramorph, and when the bloodstream doesn’t have enough of the drug in it, people experience certain unpleasant effects. This is called Oramorph withdrawal. While patients normally experience Oramorph withdrawal side-effects that are mostly physical without addiction, people who are a victim of abuse develop an addiction, tolerance, and emotional side-effects as well.

    Withdrawal effects become hard to deal with when patients start abusing Oramorph and use it even after their course ends. This is also the case for people who have opioid drugs for recreational purposes. After a certain point, a single dose of Oramorph wouldn’t be able to get the person high. When this happens, people start increasing the dose to reach those same effects. More and more of the drug makes it to the bloodstream, and when they stop having Oramorph, they experience withdrawal symptoms. Some common Oramorph withdrawal symptoms have been given below.

    • Muscle aches
    • Runny nose
    • Diarrhea
    • Anxiety
    • Restlessness
    • Nausea

    Withdrawal effects are not as bad initially. However, when you don’t take the medicine for a few days, the symptoms get worse and cause a relapse. This is one of the reasons why people should use Oramorph wisely. Stopping the medication all of a sudden increases the chances of Oramorph withdrawal side-effects. This is why even doctors, instead of suddenly stopping the course, decrease the doses gradually so that the patient doesn’t experience these dreadful withdrawal symptoms.

    How to deal with Oramorph addiction.

    Whether it’s the patient or people who buy Oramorph to get high, Oramorph addiction can lead to tolerance and overdose of the medicine. Also, as already mentioned, an overdose can have serious consequences, even leading to death. This makes it important to address and treat any opioid addiction before it gets out of hand.

    Oramorph addiction has many sides to it. Once a person gets hooked, the dependence that is created is on both a mental and physical level. This makes the treatment an intense and complicated process. While the physical withdrawal symptoms are reduced using medicines that are prescribed for the purpose, mental symptoms can be dealt with the help of therapy. Therapy aims at fixing the thought process associated with addiction and, as a result, the kind of behavior an addict would display. Due to this complicated design of Oramorph addiction treatment, it’s always recommended to seek professional help.

    What is Oramorph rehab?

    Oramorph rehab refers to the kind of setting wherein a patient is supposed to undergo detox and then complete a course of treatment in a residential setting. The rehab treatment can last for either 30 days or even go upto 60 days based on the patient’s personality as well as the extent to which he is addicted.

    Oramorph rehab, pretty much like any other opioid addiction needs a very systematic approach to not just break the vicious cycle of stopping and relapsing. It’s also very important that through the treatment solution that is designed, the patient should not only receive temporary relief but should be able to live a life free of opioid drugs permanently.

    How does Oramorph rehab help?

    The Oramorph rehab solution gives patients a very stable environment where they feel encouraged and motivated to work on their addiction problems. Being with various other addiction patients and seeing them work towards the same goal makes them feel at ease.

    Residential Oramorph rehab also makes it easier to monitor behavioral changes in patients as well as how they respond to the therapy and overall treatment. Health professionals can monitor the patient’s behavior on a daily basis, and it can also be made sure that the patient doesn’t succumb to taking opioids again. Thus, Oramorph rehab makes complete sense to deal with opioid addiction.

    There are many types of rehab centers based on the amenities provided and the price range. However, when making the decision, you should also look for one that specializes in treating patients that have an opioid addiction. Opioid addiction is different from many other addiction cases, like alcohol addiction. Therefore, expertise in specifically providing therapy and Oramorph addiction help is very important to consider if you expect the highest chances of cure and lesser chances of relapse.

    Conclusion

    Doctors prescribe Oramorph when they see that it has maximum chances of helping in the treatment of the patient and the benefits outweigh its possible side-effects. When you follow the instructions of your doctor and take it while keeping all the precautions in mind, Oramorph can be quite useful. However, the problem with the medicine starts when you overlook the precautionary instructions and give way to dependence, addiction, and withdrawal symptoms. While it’s true that many patients who develop opioid addiction or abusers who intently become a victim of Oramorph abuse can still be helped, prevention is definitely better than cure.

    If you’re suffering from addiction and dependence, there is still hope with Oramorph rehab. Today, many insurance companies cover rehab expenses, and there is also an increased awareness in people to view addiction problems without prejudice. These changes work better for patients who always fear being stigmatized by society. Given you choose the right rehab center, residential rehabilitation can help you in developing life skills and being more aware of the social norms to avoid any future chances of sliding into the habit of taking opioid medicines for recreational reasons.

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  • Guide to Luxury Rehab for Hysingla Addiction

    Guide to Luxury Rehab for Hysingla Addiction

    Addiction is a severe problem that disrupts the lives of many individuals and requires professional treatment. Prescription pain medication like Hysingla is often misused because it contains opioids.

    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction
    2. What is Hysingla and how is Hysingla addiction caused?
    3. Some slang names for Hysingla
    4. What are the common side effects of Hysingla addiction?
    5. How do you minimize the side effects of Hysingla addiction?
    6. What is the top Hysingla addiction treatment?
    7. How to find the best rehab for Hysingla addiction treatment 
    8. Conclusion

    Introduction

    Addiction is a severe problem that disrupts the lives of many individuals. Addiction leads the brain to become dependent on certain substances like drugs and alcohol for momentary gratification. The dependence gradually becomes so strong over time that it affects a person’s body functions and behavior. Drug dependence can develop with or without a person’s full consciousness. When someone does drugs just for the sake of fun and recreation, it’s a conscious call, but some people get addicted to drugs without even realizing it. People who take prescription drugs for their health problems over a long time develop a dependence on it. With time, they notice that their daily dose is not working effectively enough in subsiding the pain. Due to this, they end up increasing the dosage hoping that it will help them get rid of the pain faster without actually realizing that they are overdosing on the drug.

    Addiction by any means is harmful to the mind and the body. People suffering from addiction problems often end up becoming a nuisance to society too. They usually end up spending all their money on drugs or alcohol and then resort to dishonest means to arrange payment for regular drug supply. There are thousands of addicts who end up in jail for years for being charged with stealing or robbery, and they lose their opportunity to undergo any treatment. 

    Addiction is easily reversible with the right treatment and support. For any kind of addiction problem, the best solution is rehab. Rehabs are special facilities where people with addictions are treated for their problems. Most people who are suffering from any form of addiction are not aware of the adverse effect that it can have on their mind and body. A rehab facility offers proper knowledge about addiction alongside the treatment to help addicts recover more effectively. 

    Prescription drugs like Hysingla which are usually prescribed as pain medication have a high tendency of being misused due to the presence of opioid in it. Although prescription drugs are not provided without a doctor’s recommendation, people can still access them through illegal means. Most countries have their own list of banned drugs, but that doesn’t deter some people from selling them on the black market under various slang names; something that we will talk about later in this article. For now,  we will learn more about Hysingla addiction below.

    What is Hysingla and how is Hysingla addiction caused?

    Hysingla ER is an extended release single drug version of Hydrocodone, which is an opioid pain-relieving medicine. Hysingla is prescribed for severe pain to patients who are already opioid-tolerant. Hysingla comes in a tablet form, and it should be taken only once in 24 hours. Being an opioid, Hysingla has a high tendency to be misused. People who have been prescribed Hysingla must be monitored closely to keep their intake in check. Hysingla should never be used as an alternative to mild pain killers.

    Hydrocodone often reaches its peak concentration within an hour of ingestion. The average half-life of this opioid drug is roughly 3.8 hours. For most adults, Hydrocodone stays in the bloodstream for 24 hours. Depending on the age of the person, sex and metabolism, traces of the drug can be found in the saliva for 12 to 36 hours, in the urine for up to 4 days and in the hair for up to 90 days. 

    Hysingla is often abused by taking it in combination with some highly addictive substance like heroin which can induce a euphoric high. Other than opioids, it’s also often consumed with benzodiazepines and alcohol. Hysingla addiction can be treated if proper measures are taken on time. Hysingla addiction treatment can be done in an Inpatient or Outpatient rehab facility depending on the addiction level of the patient. Dependence on Hysingla can be reduced only through professional help because limiting the intake of the drug abruptly can lead to several unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Acute withdrawal symptoms can lead to coma and even death. You can check out all the side effects associated with Hysingla addiction in the section below. 

    Some slang names for Hysingla

    Since Hysingla is a version of Hydrocodone, the common slang names by which it’s usually referred to on the black market are:

    • 357s
    • Bananas
    • Dro
    • Fluff
    • Hydro
    • Tabs
    • Norco
    • Vics
    • Vikes
    • Watsons

    What are the common side effects of Hysingla addiction?

    Hysingla dependence can lead to overdose or addiction, both of which are equally harmful to the body and mind. People who are suffering from Hysingla addiction must seek medical help and slowly decrease their dependence on the drug. Regular usage of Hysingla is often associated with many side effects such as:

    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Fatigue
    • Dizziness
    • Headache
    • Sleepiness
    • Respiratory Tract Infection
    • Chills
    • Confusion
    • Fever
    • Insomnia
    • GERD
    • Sinus Infection
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Back Pain
    • Body Ache
    • Rash
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Urinary Tract Infection 

    How do you minimize the side effects of Hysingla addiction?

    For someone who is undergoing Hysingla addiction treatment or still continuing Hysingla addiction,  side effects are very common. Since the side effects can take a toll on the body and mind, it’s necessary for people to develop certain habits that will help them ease the discomfort. To start with, here are a few things to do:

    • Exercise regularly and keep your body fit.
    • Eat a balanced diet and stay away from junk food.
    • Drink enough water daily and keep yourself hydrated.
    • Talk to friends or family about your addiction problems and challenges.
    • Undergo all your therapy sessions without skipping.
    • Make sure that you attend your aftercare sessions regularly.
    • Join a local support group and help each other overcome addiction.
    • Cooperate with your doctor and take the rehab treatment seriously.

    What is the top Hysingla addiction treatment?

    The best and most effective Hysingla addiction treatment is definitely going to rehab. Rehab can help people safely get out of an addiction problem and lead a healthy life again. Rehab is not only great for people dealing with substance addiction but also for those who have also developed mental health issues due to addiction. When people suffer from addiction as well as mental health problems, it’s known as dual diagnosis.

    When someone with an addiction problem or mental health issue approaches a rehab facility, they are first tested for any underlying issues that might trigger the addiction. Once verified, the person is then put under a customized treatment plan which usually includes a combination of detox treatment, healing therapies, and counseling sessions. 

    Rehabilitation centers don’t force people to get out of their addiction. Instead, it first helps them understand the seriousness of the problem so that they willingly agree to undergo the treatment. Rehab sessions can vary from a few weeks to a few months depending on the individual need of the person and the severity of the addiction. 

    Rehab facilities are mainly of two types- Inpatient rehab and Outpatient rehab. An Inpatient rehab comes with a boarding facility for the patients so that they can stay within the rehab center and undergo the necessary treatment. Inpatient rehab facilities are big enough to accommodate at least 50 people at a time and keep them under constant monitoring. In-house rehab treatment is very intensive in nature, and there is a high chance of complete drug recovery for the patient.

    Outpatient treatment is more like a rehabilitation center for patients who don’t want to disrupt their daily life and get admitted to a rehab facility for their treatment. Outpatient rehab requires the patient to visit the facility only at specific intervals. The treatment structure will be similar to that of an Inpatient facility, only with less intensity. People opting for Outpatient treatment must have strong will power to follow the rehab procedure thoroughly and stay away from drugs during the entire course of the treatment.

    How to find the best rehab for Hysingla addiction treatment 

    It’s not an easy task when it comes to finding a rehab for drug treatment. A rehab facility should satisfy certain parameters to qualify as an excellent facility. Before you shortlist a rehab facility, here are a few things to consider about it:

    Location

    Ensure that a rehab facility is located in a calm environment, far away from the maddening city crowds. Since rehabs home many mental health patients too, it’s necessary that the patients are kept in special care devoid of loud noises or disturbances. Find a rehab facility that gives enough space for the patients to live and breathe freely and naturally. 

    Services

    A rehab facility should be well-equipped and provide top-class services. Check your rehab facility for the type and quality of services they provide. Never compromise on the quality of services when it comes to addiction treatment. 

    Facility

    For Inpatient rehab facility, you should always inquire about the available facilities for the patients. Inpatient rehabs should offer study rooms and exercise rooms for addiction patients to help them utilize their time in the rehab when they are not undergoing any treatment.

    Value for Money

    Ensure that the rehab service you choose has value for money and is worth what you pay. Check with the rehab center about the treatment procedure in detail and learn what costs are covered within the rehab package. Try to find a rehab facility that offers maximum facilities at an affordable rate.

    Recognition

    The reputation of a rehab facility speaks for its services and facilities. If you cannot find out much about a rehab center by talking to their authorities, dig into their online reviews and ratings and see what people have to say about the rehab facility. Also, look if they have received any awards or accolades so far. 

    Conclusion

    Do not take addiction problem lightly and delay your treatment forever. If you think you’re a victim of addiction or becoming one, get  Hysingla addiction treatment at the earliest, and you can have a new chance in life. There are a lot of stigmas attached to addiction and mental health problems which need to be addressed at the earliest.

    There are high chances for people with addiction to develop mental health problems if the addiction isn’t taken care of in its early stages. Mental health issues can often turn people suicidal and violent. If you know someone suffering from drug addiction or mental and behavioral health problems, reach out to them and offer support. Encourage the people around you to come out of their shell and share their issues openly. Encourage people to learn about the side effects of drug abuse, help them identify their addiction problems and help them quit drugs forever.

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  • Doctor Calls For Caution In Reducing Opioids

    Doctor Calls For Caution In Reducing Opioids

    For some patients who have been doing well on opioids long-term, it makes sense to “leave well enough alone,” the doctor said. 

    Today, much of the medical community is focused on reducing opioid prescriptions after decades of overprescribing, but one doctor is an outspoken critic of weaning patients who are doing well on long-term or high-dose opioid prescriptions. 

    Dr. Stefan Kertesz, a primary care physician who focuses on addiction medicine and works with the homeless population, told STAT News that he is challenging the idea that even people who are doing well on opioids need to have their medications reduced or replaced. 

    “I think I’m particularly provoked by situations where harm is done in the name of helping,” said Kertesz, who is also a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. “What really gets me is when responsible parties say we will protect you, and then they call upon us to harm people.”

    In particular, Kertesz takes issue with the CDC’s 2016 opioids prescription guidelines. The guidelines were interpreted very strictly, and have led to many pain patients—even those who have not abused their medications—seeing their care regimen change. 

    For some patients who have been doing well on opioids long-term, it makes sense to “leave well enough alone,” Kertesz said. 

    He believes that the general recommendation to be careful when prescribing opioids is sound advice. However, when the recommendations are taken as a mandate, problems can arise, he said in a written response to the guideline. 

    “This is a guideline like no other… its guidance will affect the immediate well-being of millions of Americans with chronic pain,” Kertesz wrote.

    In another written response he said, “Most of us wish to see an evolution toward fewer opioid starts and fewer patients at high doses,” but doctors need to be able to leave some patients on opioids as clinically necessary without feeling like they are putting their careers at risk. 

    Kertesz encouraged the CDC to clarify that the guidelines were recommendations only, not policy proclamations. 

    “It is imperative that healthcare professionals and administrators realize that the Guideline does not endorse mandated involuntary dose reduction or discontinuation,” he wrote in one letter that he co-authored. “Patients have endured not only unnecessary suffering, but some have turned to suicide or illicit substance use.”

    Now, Kertesz is hoping to secure funding to study suicides caused by reduction in pain medications. 

    “You have three things that are potentially simultaneously associated with harm: Pain itself. Opioid dependence, the dependence itself. And the event, however we wish to interpret it clinically—as resurgent pain or untreated opioid dependence—in patients who are having opioids taken away,” he explained. 

    Despite his dedication to speaking out against uniform opioid reductions, Kertesz sometimes still feels nervous about standing against the mainstream medical community.  

    “Every single bit of it involves ambivalence and driving myself crazy,” he said. “Like, am I making a mistake? Am I going to blow up my career?”

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  • Experts Discuss Anxiety & "Angst" Doc Featuring Michael Phelps

    Experts Discuss Anxiety & "Angst" Doc Featuring Michael Phelps

    Angst takes a close look at how young people in America are dealing with anxiety.

    A new documentary, Angst, focuses on the number one mental health crisis in America today—anxiety—and the filmmakers behind it recently took part in a panel discussing the film after a viewing last month.

    The documentary was shown to an audience of just under 200 people at The Health Museum, a museum of health and medical science in Houston, Texas, in conjunction with The Hackett Center for Medical Health and Okay to Say.

    A panel of speakers discussed the film afterward, including Marcy Melvin, a professional counselor and director of program implementation for child and family policy of Texas’ Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, and Anna Lee Carothers, a former UT chapter president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

    Angst examines how young people in America are dealing with anxiety. Their worries ranged from the banal to life-changing events that sparked severe, life-altering anxiety.

    The sensitive documentary is currently only being screened by request in community settings, although according to the Angst website the filmmakers “hope to make the film available online as well.” 

    Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps discusses his anxiety in the film. The famed Olympian speaks with an anxious boy toward the end of the documentary. Phelps said to the young man, “I just didn’t like who I was. If something was bothering me that would start to come up, and I would start feeling angry or depressed or upset, I would almost ignore it.”

    “I would shove it even further down, so I wouldn’t have to deal with it, so I would never have to talk about it,” he says. “I finally got to a point where it was my tipping point, where I just blew up. I just couldn’t take it any longer.”

    The film’s producer, Karin Gornick, spoke at the panel discussion. “I’m a filmmaker, but more importantly, a parent. My son was struggling with severe anxiety and it wasn’t until I started opening up to some friends that I was led to help,” she said. “When we found out how treatable anxiety was, I thought, ‘Wow. We can really capture this so other parents don’t feel like they are alone and know to reach out.’”

    Melvin shared, “I love how they explained the science behind what happens with anxiety; sometimes feelings can sound like an abstract thing, but anxiety really lies in the brain.”

    The list of currently planned screenings for Angst can be found here.

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