We can help you find local opiate addiction treatment, call 877-743-0081 for a free referral.
Who Answers?
medfrd2146
Related Articles
-
Opium Overdose -
Opium is a widely abused substance that can be smoked or eaten. Most of the time, opium is smoked or it is compounded with other substances to create more dangerous combinations of drugs known as opiates. In the U.S., opium is not a highly abused substance but other drugs that are derived from the opium poppy such ...
-
Ancient Secrets for Opiate Addiction Treatment -
Opium is not a new drug. There are records of opium use in Ancient Egypt, China, and most eastern countries. According to the Drug Enforcement Museum, opium use dates back to around 3,400 B.C. when the Southwest Asians and Sumerians began growing opium poppies. Unfortunately, opium addiction has been around just as long. This means ...
-
Opiate Addiction: The Darker Side of Pain Control -
With stricter regulations on controlling pain medications, doctors and addiction specialists are now seeing a disturbing trend. People with chronic pain are turning to illegal and dangerous means and substances to alleviate their legitimate illnesses. What the Evidence Suggests According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a review of 67 separate studies shows that ...
-
5 Signs You Need Opium Addiction Treatment -
1. Your Work and School Performance are Suffering. When someone becomes addicted to a drug, it will be all they want to do and all they care about. Many times, addiction to opium can make a person feel that their responsibilities like work and school are not as important. According to the DOI, “The apathy ...
-
History of Opium -
The history of opium goes back to ancient times when the drug was used for ritual purposes and for anesthesia. The ancient Egyptians, Indians, and Romans used opium as a pain reliever and often included the drug in surgical procedures to keep pain at bay. The drug is even mentioned in medical texts from the ...