Class II Narcotics and
Street Opiates

Class II Drug Addiction:
Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Hydromorphone, Codine
and opiate derived Street Drugs

Street Drug Addiction:

Abuse of drugs is a crime which is on the rise in the United States of America. The efforts taken by the Government as well as medical centers do not seen to have any telling effect on the people addicted to drugs.

Heroin addiction has swept the United States and has made the addicted people very vulnerable. Heroin takes the users to a high state of euphoria and induces a high physical dependence.

A bitter truth is that Heroin and Opiate habits are being endorsed in some movies and videos, and teenagers are attracted to them. It would be really helpful if the media avoided showing drugs as fashionable. Once you are addicted, stoppage of intake will cause several symptoms like restlessness, diarrhea, sleeplessness, severe body pain, vomiting, etc.

Morphine is the source material for heroin. Morphine occurs naturally. The seeds of certain species of poppies are used to extract morphine from. Heroin is a powdery substance and looks either brown or white.

What are the ill effects of heroin? Once it reaches the brain, it starts affecting all the senses such as one’s ability to make decisions based on reason, the angle of thinking, one’s reflexes, and even one’s memory. Once a person is used to consuming heroin, they develop a high affinity for the drug and have a rising need for the drug all the time. This turns into addiction.

Heroin: Why is heroin so addictive? The reason is the ability of the drug to easily penetrate the brain and influence the centers of the brain which control physical dependence. The quick action of heroin in the brain makes it all the more dangerous.

Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment is the most prescribed treatment for Narcotic, Heroin and other Opiate addictions.

This treatment involves administering the client with a mixture which contains 4 parts of Buprenorphine to 1 part of Naloxone. This composition is vital for effective Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment.

Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment has been authorized by the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 to treat Heroin and other Opiate addictions. Uncontrolled access to these drugs in the United States has not helped the cause of people and organizations which are seeking to curb it. However, Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment has been a blessing for those who seek to control this addiction.

If you or any of the people you know is an addict, direct them to Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment. Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment begins with mild doses, and will then be continued per the patient’s tolerance.

Suboxone Treatment consists of administering a mixture of Buprenorphine and Naloxone in the ratio of 4:1. Buprenorphine plays a vital role in Suboxone treatment. First, we must know the symptoms which help us to find out if a person is addicted to hydrocodone or not. Once you are used to hydrocodone you will feel the need to consume more hydrocodone to achieve the kind of feeling that you want. This is the most important symptom. Other usual symptoms include body pains, emotional pains, and changes in body temperature.

You will become a victim of depression, anger and anxiety. You can know if you are an addict by monitoring the dosage of hydrocodone. If your intake is more than 10% of the levels prescribed by the doctor, then you are addicted to hydrocodone. Another symptom is that you tend to build a wall around yourself and not get involved with other people, even your family members. Once you go beyond a certain level, your need for the drug becomes uncontrollable. There will be a marked fall in appetite also. If you sense the above symptoms, opt for Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment immediately. With Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment, you can rest assured that you will be safely out of hydrocodone addition.

Additionally, Vivitrol treatment can be administered by one of our physicians by an intramuscular injection once a month or every four weeks, to treat Heroin Addiction.

These types of treatment are a continuous process of administration along with evaluation. There is no guarantee that a particular medication/treatment will be completely effective with anyone.

CLASS II Drugs:

Hydrocodone Addition & Treatment:

Recently, a drug to which many people have become addicted is hydrocodone. It is an excellent pain killer. Addiction to this drug can be controlled though Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment. Hydrocodone is marketed under other names line Anolor DH5, Dolacet, Lortab, Lorcet, Zydone, Anexsia, etc. Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment is prescribed to get rid of this addiction.

You will do well to know why people get addicted to hydrocodone in the first place. Hydrocodone is a strong and highly effective pain killer. It is mainly prescribed to people who are injured and experiencing unbearable pain. It is prescribed by doctors to minimize their pain. This is also used during surgery to numb the patient’s sense of feeling. In due course, the people become averse to any feeling of pain, and they never want to feel pain thereafter. Thus it becomes an addiction. Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment are effective ways to come out of this harmful practice. Suboxone or Zubsolv treatment can be availed at many centers across the U.S.

Additionally, Vivitrol treatment can be administered by one of our physicians by an intramuscular injection once a month or every four weeks, to treat hydrocodone addiction.

There is no guarantee that a particular medication or treatment will be completely effective with anyone.

Alcohol/Sedatives and
Benzodiazepine

Even though no specific cure is available yet, alcohol abuse can be treated. This is done by relating drinking to a bad experience which will build an aversion regarding drinking in your mind. Medication and counseling are used to treat alcoholism.

Acamprosate, Disulfiram, and Naltrexone are the commonly used oral medications to treat alcohol abuse. These medicines have proved to be useful in many cases.

Additionally, Vivitrol treatment can be administered by one of our physicians by an intramuscular injection once a month or every four weeks, to treat alcoholism.

Are you dependent on alcohol?
Alcohol dependence is more complicated than “heavy drinking.” The following are some signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence.

• An ability to tolerate large amounts of alcohol before becoming intoxicated (drunk)

• A feeling of withdrawal, or feeling like you cannot cope without alcohol when you try to quit or cut down use

• Not being able to control yourself and repeatedly drinking more alcohol than you intended

• Spending a large amount of your time drinking

• Giving up or avoiding important social or recreational activities and work due to drinking

• Continuing to drink even when it causes you to have personal or physical problems

Not every dependent person will have all of these signs or symptoms, but if you are concerned that you may have a dependence on alcohol, a medical professional may be able to help you.

The Things You Must Know About Alcohol Abuse

Abuse of alcoholic beverages is becoming a serious problem in the United States of America. Many youngsters are becoming a victim of this serious practice. What is alcohol abuse? According to the DSM-IV, alcohol abuse can be defined as the continued over use of alcoholic beverages even after knowing that they are harmful to health. Another term which is used in place of alcohol abuse is alcoholism. Many definitions for alcoholism exist. If you’ve been severely drunk three or more times, it may be considered alcohol abuse. Binge drinking, which means intake of greater than five and four drinks in men and women respectively, is also a form of the abuse of alcohol. In simple words, over use of alcohol which leads to harmful effects or even turns fatal is alcoholism.

How can you recognize alcohol abuse? It can be identified using a variety of symptoms, like an insatiable desire for more alcohol, inability to control the quantity of intake, requiring larger amounts of alcohol to get the same feeling, and other physical symptoms like vomiting, sweating, etc. Alcohol abuse can be considered to be a disease. For an alcoholic, alcohol becomes a basic need. He/she will not be able to survive without it. Even if their health is in disarray, they will not be able to quit drinking.

Alcohol abuse is chronic. The occurrence of alcoholism is decided by the genes as well as the lifestyle of the particular person. Even though alcoholism can be inherited through genes from your predecessors, the type of life you lead plays a telling role in deciding whether you are an alcoholic or not. The easy availability of alcohol is a factor that encourages alcohol abuse. As of now, no cure has been developed for alcoholism. The only means by which you can control yourself is to stay away from drinks. However, staying away from drinks alone does not mean that you are cured. An alcoholic is always vulnerable to a relapse.

Benzodiazepine Addiction:

Benzodiazepine (Xanax) is used to treat disorders like panic attacks, anxiety disorders, nervousness, tension, depression, etc. It belongs to the drug class Benzodiazepine, and has properties like hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, and muscle relaxant. Side effects may occur due to higher dosage. The side effects are: swelling on body parts like lips, tongue, throat, face, etc.; difficulty in breathing; hives etc., and needs medical attention immediately. Some other side effects like jaundice, yellowing of skin or eyes may occur in severe conditions.

Xanax should not be used during pregnancy or lactation as it may lead to some congenital disorders in the newborn. If it is needed, other drugs of class Benzodiazepine can be used in its substitution.

Some studies show that Xanax loses its effectiveness after regular usage for a few weeks as the body develops tolerance against it. So it is advisable for doctors to prescribe Xanax for 2-3 weeks only to prevent withdrawal effects. Due to the development of resistance for it in the body, people take more and more of it to make it effective, which turns into an addiction of it. The reason behind the property of this drug being addictive is that it has a very short life i.e. the time in which half of the drug leaves the body. The half life of it is just six hours. So in just another six hours of intake of the drug, the next dosage is needed to keep the suffering patient in normal condition, or else the patient will regain the disorder. This increases the need of more and more intake, and leads to addiction. Excess dosage may lead to side effects.

In the US, according to a survey the maximum people having a Xanax addiction are those who have a past history of alcohol or drug abuse, personality disorder, or any other emotional disorder. It has been seen across the country that Xanax addicted people generally mix it with other things like alcohol, heroin, and other drugs, and this may also lead to death.

It has been observed that people having emotional disorders like anxiety for which they were prescribed Xanax, develop worse conditions of that disease when they get addicted to it. To control their disease, they take alcohol or any other drug with their dosage of Xanax.

Benzodiazepine Treatment: