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Historic Opiate Use -
Opium is a drug that has been around for thousands of years according to the Public Broadcast Systems, Frontline, show “The Opium Kings,” opium has been around in some form or another since 34000BC. When its analgesic properties were first discovered. The knowledge of how to process and use it was gradually passed down for ...
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Naltrexone as an Opium Addiction Treatment -
Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, can be used to treat opium addiction just as it can be used to treat addiction to other opioids, both natural and synthetic. Even though the drug is not as well tolerated as other medications, it can be a beneficial treatment for certain individuals. How Does Naltrexone Work to Treat Opium ...
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Opioid Addiction: Why Professional Treatment is a Necessity -
The withdrawal symptoms of opioid drugs are widely known as being the worst to handle and most people who try to do it on their own will yield to the pain. These symptoms require professional help to overcome so that the addict can move closer to becoming sober. Addicts should know why professional treatment is ...
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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 ...
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Does Buprenorphine Block Opiates -
The answer to the question does Buprenorphine block opiates is yes. Many people struggling with addiction and chronic pain use Buprenorphine. In 2002, the Food and Drug Administration put Buprenorphine on the market as a treatment for opiate addiction. They subsequently approved the name brands of Buprenorphine, Suboxone and Subutex. This allowed doctors to prescribe ...