Teen Athletes More Likely To Abuse Painkillers

April 6, 2020 / Heroin and Opioids, Pain, Prescription Drugs & Cold Medicines, Public Health, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

Teen athletes are frequently prescribed narcotics for sports-related injuries, making them prime candidates for opioid addiction and abuse. One study indicated that this demographic is 50% more likely to abuse prescription painkillers than their non-athletic peers. This shocking statistic can be attributed in part to their desire to get back to the sport as soon as possible after injury in order to please the coach, their family, etc. Additionally, the area of the brain responsible for reasoning and impulse control is not yet fully developed in teenagers, leaving them more susceptible to engaging in risk-taking behaviors such as opioid abuse. …

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Prescription Painkiller and Opioid Infographics Set 2

April 6, 2020 / Uncategorized

Four in five heroin users started out misusing prescription painkillers. Source: ASAM 2016 Opioid Addiction Facts and Figures Why do teens choose to abuse prescription drugs? 21% say their parents don’t care as much vs. street drugs. 25% use them as study aids. 32% think they have fewer side effects than street drugs. Source: NIH Prescription Drug Abuse in America 2014 Why do teens choose to abuse prescription drugs? 32% say they are easy to purchase on the Internet. 33% feel there is less stigma attached to using them. 35% think they are safer to use than illegal drugs. Source: …

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Prescription Painkiller and Opioid Infographics

April 6, 2020 / Uncategorized

In the United States, 2015… 16,000 deaths from homicide. 29,000 deaths from prescription painkiller overdose. Source: The CDC In the United States, 2015… 6,700 deaths from HIV/AIDS. 29,000 deaths from prescription painkiller overdose. Source: The CDC In the United States, 2015… over 60% of overdose deaths involved opioids and prescription painkillers. Source: Drugabuse.gov In the United States, 2010… physicians prescribed enough painkillers to medicate all 245 million American adults every 4 hours for an entire month. Source: PBS Newshour, 2013 Where are people illegally obtaining prescription drugs? 0.3% from the internet. 3.9% from a drug dealer or stranger. 20% from …

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Cannabis Use and Risk of Psychiatric Disorders: Prospective Evidence From a US National Longitudinal Study

April 6, 2020 / Uncategorized

The legalization of recreational marijuana use and medical marijuana programs in a number of states has brought about an array of public health concerns. The link between cannabis use and mental health/substance use disorders is particularly concerning and requires additional study. In order to further elucidate the negative effects of marijuana, researchers interviewed tens of thousands of US adults from different backgrounds and used statistical analysis to determine the associative strength between use and psychiatric disorders. Results indicated that cannabis use is significantly correlated with all substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder and nicotine dependence, but that it is …

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30 Signs of Drug Use: How to Tell If Your Loved One Has an Addiction

April 6, 2020 / Intervention, Prevention, Research/Trends/Statistics

Has your loved one been acting “off” lately? Do you have reason to suspect that drug use may be the cause of their behavior? The following list of signs and symptoms of drug use can be used as a guideline when trying to determine whether or not you should ask them about their substance use. If you do choose to discuss your concerns with your loved one, be sure to approach the topic from a place of genuine care and concern. Spitting accusations will cause the individual to recoil, but compassion can have a significant impact. Also keep in mind …

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ASAM Safe Methadone Induction and Stabilization

April 6, 2020 / Heroin and Opioids, Research/Trends/Statistics

After an extensive literature review, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) concluded that deaths occur during methadone induction primarily because of high or rapidly increasing dosing and/or adverse drug interactions. The Methadone Action Group has since developed treatment recommendations to minimize risk through clinical caution and awareness, along with general patient education. Download the report here

Faith – March 2016 Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / Addiction Science, Chicago, Dream Journal, Mental Health, Mindfulness, New Orleans, Outer Banks

Dream Journal Volume XXXVII / March 2016 Note From Dr B. Faith has been a significant part of my recovery journey with chronic pain. It keeps me optimistic in the face of surgeries and steroidal injections. It allows me to push through agonizing physical therapy sessions, knowing that I will come out on the other side stronger and more relaxed. It prevents me from submitting to the pain, even when I feel that shifting focus is impossible. It inspires me to keep stretching, even when I want to give up. It is important to remember that faith is not a plan, …

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Yoga for Chronic Pain

April 7, 2020 / Uncategorized

Chronic pain is accompanied by many distressing symptoms, including soreness, tightness, stiffness, shooting/​burning/​aching/​electrical forms of pain, fatigue, depression, weakness, irritability, anxiety, stress, hopelessness, general discomfort, and more. The NIH suggests that practicing yoga on a regular basis can increase functionality and reduce the severity of many of these symptoms. Yoga combines physical movement with breathing techniques and meditation/relaxation. It is a low impact form of exercise that can be modified and individualized to accommodate for different health restrictions and comfort levels. The risks of yoga are minimal, especially when practiced under the guidance of a trained instructor. Always consult a …

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CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

April 6, 2020 / Heroin and Opioids, Medical Consequences, Prevention, Public Health, Research/Trends/Statistics

The CDC recently released their guidelines regarding opioid prescriptions for individuals with chronic pain. The opioid endemic is, of course, concerning and requires immediate attention, but not in the form of restricting access to treatment. Individuals with chronic pain need and deserve appropriate care; they should not be forced to jump through hoops for their health. Read More Here

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