How to safely dispose of opioids
Helping keep our families and communities safe from opioids is a huge responsibility we all share, and our actions can directly influence the opioid epidemic. From educating others on the dangers of opioids, to encouraging an addict to get the help they need, we all can make an impact. One of the most overlooked measures […]
Is ANR Treatment Safe? Study Confirms ANR Treatment Safety
Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR) is an innovative opioid dependence treatment that has helped 1,000 patients in the United States and 24,000 more worldwide reclaim their lives from opioid dependence. Its contribution to the efforts to combat the deadly opioid crisis is undeniable, but is there anything you should know about ANR treatment safety? If questions like […]
What does “ANR” Stand For?
Dr. Waismann’s ANR treatment stands for “Accelerated-Neuro Regulation”, which approaches opioid dependency and addiction from a scientifically based medical perspective. The ANR treatment has redefined the therapeutic goals of treating opioid addiction – While other treatment treats the secondary effects of the dependency – the withdrawals, ANR focuses on Modulation and “Regulation” of the endorphin […]
Can a drug detox facility hold you against your will once you’ve already been voluntarily committed?
If your loved one is struggling with addiction, it can be difficult knowing where to turn and how to get them the help they need. Battling drug addiction is complex, and finding proper care for the patient to ensure a safe and effective recovery can present many challenges. One of those challenges could be handling […]
Does US Health Advisors insurance company cover detox and drug rehab?
US Health Advisors is a branch of USHealth Group, a leading health coverage provider offering affordable and personalized health insurance plans. The USHealth group is a family of companies providing individual plans, family plans, and even commercial business plans for owners and their employees. Generally speaking, USHealth Group subsidiaries, such as UnitedHealth Group Insurance does […]
If you are addicted to opioids or Percocet 30s can you get pregnant?
Women who are addicted to opioids and trying to conceive may lower their chances of pregnancy. Opioid use before conceiving was correlated with a 29% lower chance of achieving pregnancy, compared to women who did not use opioids. They not only face issues conceiving but also using opioids during pregnancy may be associated with a […]
Can I drink beer the night before I take a detox for a drug test the next day?
Knowing how long alcohol stays in your system is important not only for safety measures, and avoiding dangerous interactions with other medications, but also to determine how long the alcohol will remain in your system for a drug test, such as a pre-employment drug screen. Depending on the type of test used, and the alcohol […]
Where can I find rehabilitation for drug addiction for deaf and hard of hearing?
There is a lack of awareness about the problems associated with substance abuse within the deaf and hard of hearing communities, and many of these individuals have not had access to educational efforts about drug abuse and addiction risks. For those with such a disability, this presents a whole other set of challenges aside from […]
Naloxone vs Naltrexone: What are both and what is the difference between them?
Introduction Naltrexone and Naloxone are both drugs called opioid antagonists, which means they bind to opioid receptors in the brain to block the effects of opioids. While they are both very similar drugs, they are used for different purposes in patients addicted to opioids. Naltrexone Naltrexone is a drug normally used for the treatment of […]
What is The Difference Between Subacute & Acute Detox?
Detoxification is the physiological removal of toxic substances from the body. Depending on the substance, this process may take hours, days, or even weeks. The amount of time it takes to fully detox depends on the severity of the patient’s addiction, and factors including dosage and length of time using opioids. Since suddenly stopping the use […]
