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Addiction Info & News, Opioid Crisis Dr. Julia Aharonov July 27, 2018

Demi Lovato Overdose Shows Power of Drug Addiction Regardless of Socioeconomic Class

A recent confirmation from the Los Angeles Police Department (L.A.P.D.) revealed that famous diva and singer Demi Lovato suffered a drug overdose recently. The actress, who was apparently celebrating her birthday at the time, was rescued by paramedics at a home on Laurel View Drive in the Hollywood Hills. A Complex Look at the Demi …

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Addictive Opiates Prompt New Legislation in Louisiana

Louisiana, Opioid Crisis Dr. Julia Aharonov June 27, 2018

New Bill Tightening Rules for Louisiana Doctors Who Prescribe Addictive Opiates

Rising deaths surrounding addictive opiates in Louisiana have recently forced lawmakers to make a change and tighten up on the rules and regulations of prescribing painkillers. In 2015 alone, opioids were responsible for the death of approximately 33,000 people in the United States. In New Orleans alone, 211 drug-related deaths occurred in 2016, which exceeded …

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Opioid Crisis, U.S. Dr. Julia Aharonov June 24, 2018

Companies Fighting Opioid Addiction as Workplace Use Grows

Opioid addiction isn’t just found on the streets anymore. With the growth in popularity of using opioids, addiction is more prevalent than ever before in a wide variety of settings, including corporate America. In fact, research has shown that overdoses while working have increased by 32% in just one year. Another poll has found that …

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Michigan, Opioid Crisis Dr. Julia Aharonov May 31, 2018

New Opioid Laws in Michigan

At the end of last year, Michigan’s legislation was faced with a choice. In 2015 alone, 1,275 people died from overdoses due to opioids and heroin. These numbers alone made Michigan the 7th highest state for opioid deaths in the United States. As this opioid crisis continued, so did its popularity among political topics. This, …

Patients of Fraudulent Pain Clinics Struggling to get Help

The purpose of pain clinics is to provide patients with pain medication in a controlled setting where the individual is overseen by a medical professional. This oversight by a medical professional helps ensure that the patient is using the opioids correctly, without any abuse. Recently, there have been patients of fraudulent pain clinics who are …

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Drug Detoxification, Vivitrol Dr. Julia Aharonov April 30, 2018

Why Do We Encourage Vivitrol® Maintenance Therapy After Our Rapid Opiate Detox Procedure?

At Advanced Rapid Detox, our rapid opiate detox procedure is a critical aspect of the recovery process from an addiction to opiates. However, it is important to understand that while this procedure definitely helps you become opiate-free in just three days, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will not still have the urge to engage …

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Drug Detoxification, Vivitrol Dr. Julia Aharonov April 15, 2018

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Deciding to go through recovery is an important step. It can be stressful for you, your family and all parties involved. So when you choose your partner in your quest to become sober once and for all, it’s crucial that you choose wisely. Traditionally, those looking to recover from opioid addiction have gone into a …

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Drug Overdose Deaths, Florida, Opioid Crisis Dr. Julia Aharonov April 10, 2018

Florida Governor Signs Bill Targeting Opioid Addiction in Florida

It’s no secret that the beautiful sunshine state has had a surge in drug overdoses within the past few years. So much so that Governor, Rick Scott, declared a public-health emergency just last year due to the rise in opioid addiction in Florida. This critical topic has continued to trend into this year as the …

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