#OpioidAbuse

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Justice for Victims: $26B Deal Holds Drug Companies Accountable in Opioid Crisis #26billiondeal #deceptivemarketingpractices #devastatingeffects #drugcompanies #JohnsonJohnson #largesettlements #MikeMoore #multibilliondollarsettlement #opioidabuse #opioidcrisis #opioidepidemic #stateconsumerprotectionlaws #victimscompensation

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🩹 Painkiller addiction is a growing problem in the United States. Many people are unaware of the dangers of prescription drugs and the potential for addiction. It's important to recognize the symptoms of painkiller addiction to get help early. 🩹 Painkillers are often prescribed for chronic pain, but they can be highly addictive. Addiction can happen quickly, and it's important to be aware of the signs. Symptoms of painkiller addiction include changes in behavior, mood swings, and physical symptoms like nausea and vomiting. 🩹 If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of painkiller addiction, it's important to seek help. There are many resources available, including support groups and treatment centers. Don't wait until it's too late – recognize the symptoms and get help today.1. Understanding Painkiller Addiction: What You Need to Know Painkiller addiction is a serious problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Painkillers are highly addictive and can cause physical and psychological dependence. Addiction can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or social status. It's important to understand the risks of painkiller addiction and how to prevent it. Common painkillers that can lead to addiction include opioids, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. These drugs are often prescribed for pain management and can be misused or abused. Misuse can lead to addiction, overdose, and even death. It's important to take painkillers only as prescribed and to dispose of them properly. Symptoms of painkiller addiction can include cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and changes in behavior. Seeking help from a medical professional is crucial for those struggling with addiction. Treatment options may include therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and support groups. Recovery is possible with the right support and resources. Prevention is key in avoiding painkiller addiction. Avoid taking painkillers unless prescribed by a medical professional. If prescribed, take them only as directed and never share them with others. Dispose of unused medication properly and educate yourself and loved ones on the risks of addiction. In conclusion, understanding painkiller addiction is crucial in preventing and treating this serious problem. 👍🏼👎🏼💊🚫💉💪🏼🙏🏼2. The Dangers of Painkiller Abuse: Recognizing the SymptomsRecognizing the symptoms of painkiller abuse is crucial to prevent addiction and overdose. Physical symptoms include drowsiness, slurred speech, and shallow breathing. Psychological symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Behavioral symptoms include doctor shopping, stealing medication, and neglecting responsibilities. Long-term painkiller abuse can lead to liver damage, kidney failure, and respiratory problems. Withdrawal symptoms include nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and insomnia. It's important to seek professional help if you or someone you know is struggling with painkiller abuse. Treatment options include therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and support groups. Prevention is key, so always follow your doctor's instructions and never share medication. Don't let painkiller abuse take control. Recognize the symptoms and seek help.3. Physical and Behavioral Signs of Painkiller AddictionPhysical signs of painkiller addiction include: Constricted pupils Slurred speech Impaired coordination Constipation Decreased appetite Behavioral signs of painkiller addiction include: Doctor shopping Stealing or borrowing medication Isolation from friends and family Changes in mood or behavior Increased tolerance to medication Long-term use of painkillers can lead to: Depression Anxiety Insomnia Chronic pain Organ damage Withdrawal symptoms from painkillers include: Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Body aches Anxiety Depression It's important to seek help if you or a loved one is struggling with painkiller addiction. Treatment options include therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and support groups. 💪4. How Painkiller Addiction Affects the Brain and BodyPainkiller addiction can lead to severe damage to the brain and body, affecting both physical and mental health. Brain damage: Long-term use of painkillers can cause brain damage, leading to memory loss and impaired cognitive function. Depression: Painkillers can alter brain chemistry, leading to depression and anxiety. Organ damage: Painkillers can damage the liver, kidneys, and stomach lining, leading to organ failure. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, including nausea, vomiting, and seizures. Physical symptoms: Painkiller addiction can cause physical symptoms such as constipation, dizziness, and slowed breathing. Tolerance: Over time, painkillers can lead to tolerance, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect. Dependency: Painkiller addiction can lead to dependency, making it difficult to stop using without professional help. Seeking help is crucial to overcoming painkiller addiction and preventing further damage to the brain and body. 🩺🧠💊💪🏼🚫5. Seeking Help for Painkiller Addiction: Treatment Options AvailableThere are several treatment options available for those seeking help for painkiller addiction. Detoxification: The first step in treatment, where the body is cleansed of drugs. Therapy: Behavioral therapy helps patients understand their addiction and develop coping mechanisms. Medication-assisted treatment: Medications like methadone or buprenorphine are used to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Support groups: Groups like Narcotics Anonymous provide support and a sense of community. It's important to seek professional help when dealing with addiction. Recovery is possible, but it takes time and effort. Don't be afraid to ask for help and support from loved ones. Remember, addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. 👍🏼 You can overcome it with the right treatment and support. 6. Preventing Painkiller Addiction: Tips for Safe Use and DisposalTips for Safe Use and Disposal of Painkillers Always follow the prescribed dosage and duration. Don't share your medication with others. Store your painkillers in a secure place. Dispose of unused or expired medication properly. Consider alternative pain management options. Safe use of painkillers is crucial to prevent addiction. Misuse can lead to physical dependence, overdose, and even death. Always consult your doctor before starting or stopping any medication. Disposing of unused or expired medication properly is essential to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse. Follow local guidelines for disposal, such as take-back programs or medication drop-off locations. Alternative pain management options include physical therapy, acupuncture, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. These options can reduce the need for painkillers and prevent addiction. Remember, prevention is key to avoiding painkiller addiction. Stay informed, use medication safely, and dispose of it properly. 🌟7. Supporting a Loved One with Painkiller Addiction: What You Can DoIt can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with painkiller addiction. Here are some tips: Encourage them to seek professional help Listen without judgement Offer to attend support groups with them Help them create a plan for managing triggers Provide a safe and supportive environment Remember, addiction is a disease and recovery is a journey. Be patient and understanding. It's important to take care of yourself too. Consider seeking support from a therapist or support group. Don't enable their addiction by providing access to painkillers or covering up their behavior. Express your concerns and offer your support, but ultimately it's up to them to make the decision to seek help and commit to recovery. 👍 Remember, you are not alone in this journey. Seek support and take care of yourself too. 👍 In conclusion, recognizing the symptoms of painkiller addiction is crucial for early intervention. 🚨 Symptoms such as increased tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and doctor shopping should not be ignored. 🙅‍♀️ Seeking professional help is the best way to overcome addiction and prevent further harm. 💪 Remember, addiction is a disease that requires treatment, not a moral failing. 🩺 If you or a loved one is struggling with painkiller addiction, seek help from a healthcare professional or addiction specialist. 🙏 With the right support and treatment, recovery is possible. 🌈 https://symptomfinder.com/painkiller-addiction-recognizing-symptoms/?_unique_id=6483758ea6167

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Harold Shipman also known as 'Dr Death' | Bloody Legacies

Harold Shipman, also known as 'Dr Death', was a British doctor who became notorious for his heinous crimes. Over the course of his career, Shipman killed an estimated 215 of his patients, predominantly elderly women. His method of choice was administering lethal doses of diamorphine, a powerful opioid. Shipman's crimes were only discovered in 1998 when his colleagues and local authorities began investigating the unusually high number of deaths under his care.

#DrDeath#MedicalMalpractice#SerialKiller#HaroldShipman#TragicLegacy#ElderlyVictims#OpioidAbuse#ShockingCrimes#InvestigationUnveiled#MedicalEthics

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Opioid Addiction

Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Addiction Treatment is based on how long the individual abused the drug and the severity of the addiction. The first step is to stop the individual from being dependent on the drug. For this detoxification is done, it can be performed in an outpatient or an inpatient rehab to make the patient abstinent. Based on the severity of intoxication, the individual experiences withdrawal symptoms. The doctor may prescribe some medications to ease the withdrawal symptoms namely methadone and buprenorphine.

Another treatment approach for opioid disorder is medication-assisted treatment(MAT). Research shows that medication-assisted treatment is the most effective in treating people with an opioid disorder. MAT programs for opioid use disorder encompass the use of medications including Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone. All these medications block the effects of opioids crisis so that the person does not feel high. These medications come in tablet forms or as an injection.

Opioid Replacement Therapy

Opioid replacement therapy sometimes also called opioid substitution therapy makes use of opioid medications that act as a substitute for opioids that were already taken and reduces the withdrawal symptoms. The medications used in this therapy suppresses the cravings for opioids. This replacement therapy stabilizes and maintains the patient’s condition thereby allowing them to proceed with further treatments through rehabilitation. The doses of the medication given in the replacement therapy are noted by the doctor and it does not alter the chemical reactions of the brain. However, replacement therapy alone is not sufficient, the patient has to go through individual counseling and other behavioral therapies to get sober and prevent relapsing. Find the best opioid addiction treatment center near me, check the addiction centers listed by the addiction aide website.

Know more: https://www.addictionaide.com/addiction/opioid-addiction

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Find out more information about opioids and the opioid epidemic at cdc.gov.

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Opioid Crisis - Which image best suits the subject to you? Let us know why... * According to www.drugabuse.gov * Approximately 128 people die from overdosing on opioids in the United States everyday - determined by a 2018 study. * * #epidemic #opioidcrisis #opiodepidemic #opioid #opioidrecovery #opioidawareness #opioidaddiction #addiction #addictionawareness #illustration #medicalillustration #medicalanimation #scientificanimation #scientificillustration #opioidabuse #opioidoverdose #pills #seekhelp #seekhelpifneeded #newyorkcity #northjersey #singlecellanimation #singlecell #artworks #animationstudio #studio #pandemic2020 #quarintine2020 #cdc #aa (at Single Cell Animation) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBnfyIqDEfp/?igshid=1j6btfw1xw2uj

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A study published earlier this week by Economic Inquiry points out that there were 47,600 deaths from opioids in the United States in 2017, and that a reduction of 21% would imply nearly 10,000 lives potentially saved. This study also backs up a previous work by JAMA in 2014, which found that states with medical marijuana laws saw 25% fewer deaths from opioid overdose compared to states without these laws.  Last year a University of Kentucky researcher found a 6% lower rate of opioids prescriptions for pain in medical marijuana states, and a 12% lower opioid prescription rate in adult-use states.

Full Study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ecin.12819

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The most Addictive Prescription Drugs are those that contain opiates, but OTC Medications can also be addictive... Read more: ADDICTION TO PRESCRIPTION & OTC DRUGS at:

https://www.floridacenterforrecovery.com/blog-detail.php?nid=175

If you're concerned you or a loved one is struggling with prescription or OTC drugs, Florida Center For Recovery can help. Our Residential Treatment Center is respected nationwide for its treatment of addiction, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.

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FDA Approves New Opioid 1000 Times Stronger Than Morphine

“An opioid that is a thousand times more powerful than morphine is a thousand times more likely to be abused and a thousand times more likely to kill,” - MA Senator Ed Markey. Despite the nation’s rampant opioid crisis, the FDA recently approved Dsuvia, a new drug that is five to 10 times stronger than fentanyl, an opioid already on the market and one that is widely produced illegally. Fentanyl is responsible for many opioid deaths, mainly because patients don’t know that the opioids they are using contain it. As if that is not enough, Dsuvia can be up to 1,000 times more powerful than morphine. The makers of Dsuvia, AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, say this opioid is only intended for use under strict medical supervision in a medical setting. However, every day, nearly 200 people die from opioid abuse, the equivalent of a plane crash. As with any drug, AcelRX claims that Dsuvia fills an unmet need because it is a sublingual (a dissolvable tablet that is put under the tongue) drug. The company’s chief medical officer Dr. Pamela Parker told ABC News that it has been many years since an opioid was developed for hospital management of acute pain. The options now are injectable painkillers or an oral pain pill that may take an hour to begin working. Because Dsuvia is a sublingual medication, it begins working immediately in crisis situations. Palmer was also quick to point out that Dsuvia will likely help prevent dosing errors that frequently occur when liquid opioids are dispensed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joined Palmer in defending his agency’s approval of Dsuvia. Gottlieb stated that the drug’s unique aspects make it a welcome addition to hospitals. The commissioner in particular cited Dsuvia’s potential military use, saying the drug could help soldiers who cannot be given intravenous opioids. Not everyone at the FDA shares in Gottlieb’s opinion. Dr. Raeford Brown chairs the FDA’s advisory committee on analgesics and anesthetics and was not present at the FDA vote but said he has significant concerns about placing such a potent opioid on the market. Brown stated the FDA’s final decision disappointed him. With more than 200 million opioid prescriptions written in the United States each year, Brown could not understand why Dsuvia was even necessary. Staunch critics like Dr. Sidney Wolfe of the Public Citizen’s Health Research Group made his opposition known in a press release, saying that Dsuvia will only worsen the already burgeoning opioid crisis. AcelRx states it has put measures in place to ensure the drug is not abused, such as stricter monitoring of manufacturers, distributors and hospitals. The company has contracted with Denver Health, a group that offers several programs to monitor prescription drug abuse and diversion. But the reality is quite different; once opioids are released into the market, there is actually very little, if any, control on the drugs to guard against misuse and abuse. Congress has taken notice and expressed concern. Massachusetts has some of the nation’s highest opioid overdose rates, and Democratic Senator Ed Markey said in a press release that it made absolutely no sense that the FDA would release an opioid 1,000 times more powerful than morphine: “An opioid that is a thousand times more powerful than morphine is a thousand times more likely to be abused and a thousand times more likely to kill.”   Read the full article

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Opioid Addiction

Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Addiction Treatment is based on how long the individual abused the drug and the severity of the addiction. The first step is to stop the individual from being dependent on the drug. For this detoxification is done, it can be performed in an outpatient or an inpatient rehab to make the patient abstinent. Based on the severity of intoxication, the individual experiences withdrawal symptoms. The doctor may prescribe some medications to ease the withdrawal symptoms namely methadone and buprenorphine.

Another treatment approach for opioid disorder is medication-assisted treatment(MAT). Research shows that medication-assisted treatment is the most effective in treating people with an opioid disorder. MAT programs for opioid use disorder encompass the use of medications including Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone. All these medications block the effects of opioids crisis so that the person does not feel high. These medications come in tablet forms or as an injection.

Opioid Replacement Therapy

Opioid replacement therapy sometimes also called opioid substitution therapy makes use of opioid medications that act as a substitute for opioids that were already taken and reduces the withdrawal symptoms. The medications used in this therapy suppresses the cravings for opioids. This replacement therapy stabilizes and maintains the patient’s condition thereby allowing them to proceed with further treatments through rehabilitation. The doses of the medication given in the replacement therapy are noted by the doctor and it does not alter the chemical reactions of the brain. However, replacement therapy alone is not sufficient, the patient has to go through individual counseling and other behavioral therapies to get sober and prevent relapsing. Find the best opioid addiction treatment center near me, check the addiction centers listed by the addiction aide website.

Know more: https://www.addictionaide.com/addiction/opioid-addiction

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Learn more about Brenda and other former opioid users at cdc.gov

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Research Shows Access To Marijuana Decreases Opioid Abuse

Research Shows Access To Marijuana Decreases Opioid Abuse

More evidence for the "legalize it" camp.

More good news for advocates of legalized marijuana use in the United States as new studies have suggested more evidence of the benefits of cannabis. While we've seen links between improved conditions for those suffering ailments such as glaucoma and some cancers and cannabis use, new research also points to the plant as a viable solution to the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States. In new data released by the Minnesota Department of Health, numbers indicate that 63 percent of patients surveyed in a study were able to reduce or eliminate opioid usage after six months of being registered with the states medical cannabis program. But this is hardly the first time that such findings have been presented. Back in 2016, the state of Michigan reported similar findings, revealing that a 64 percent decrease in opioid usage was closely associated with marijuana treatment. Overseas, more definitive research has supported this as well as such research is easier to conduct in nations where the substance is legalized. A recent study published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine showed that researchers from Israel’s largest medical marijuana provider found that cannabis could help “stop opioid dependency before it starts.” "Cannabis is a very good alternative to reduce opioid consumption, to increase quality of life, and to reduce pain, nausea and vomiting," Lihi Bar-Lev Schleider, lead researcher on the study, told Rolling Stone magazine. Similar to other findings, a time frame of six months was all it took to reduce patients’ use and abuse of opioid painkillers. READ MORE: 11 FINDING ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA  Read the full article

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Proof of America's racial divide? #OpioidAbuse gets you sent to treatment. #CrackAbuse gets you sent to prison #RestorativeJustice #RestorativeJusticePackage