Sign in
or Register nowMyDepressionConnection.com
Signs Of Oxycontin Abuse
Abuse-proof OxyContin Under FDA Evaluation
When OxyContin was first introduced in 1996, it was hailed as a breakthrough treatment for severe chronic pain. OxyContin, a time-released version of oxycodone, was intended to be swallowed whole. The painkiller would then be gradually released over a 12-hour period, giving sufferers consistent and steady relief. Unfortunately, drug abusers quickly discovered that they could crush the tablets and snort or inject them. The result was a heroine-like high. The abuse of OxyContin grew rapi...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Opioid Therapy: When Use Becomes Abuse
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...those patients with past psychiatric illness and/or drug abuse (marijuana or cocaine, for... Read more »
Treatment Agreements: What You Need to Know Before Signing
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertIf you go to a pain clinic or pain management specialist, you will almost certainly be required to... Read more »
"Special K" Eases Depression
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertThe club drug known as ketamine has been shown to have a rapid positive effect on an area of the... Read more »
Urine Drug Testing
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertThe doctor-patient relationship is based on trust. The patient trusts the doctor. The doctor trusts... Read more »
URGENT: FDA May Remove or Limit Access to Opioid Pain Medications
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...up to us to ensure that, in their efforts to curb drug abuse, they don't severely limit the... Read more »
Health Guide
Migraine Medication, Medicine
...with long-term use for chronic migraines. Such drugs should not be prescribed for patients at risk for drug abuse, including those with personality or psychiatric disorders.Drugs Used for Nausea... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Medications
...comprehensive pain management program. Such a program involves screening prospective patients for possible drug abuse and then regularly monitoring those who are taking it, adjusting the dose as... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
...comprehensive pain management program. Such a program involves screening prospective patients for possible drug abuse and then regularly monitoring those who are taking it, adjusting the dose as... Read more »Depression: Suicide and Complications
...lost time is estimated to cost the country billions of dollars each year.Substance AbuseAlcohol and Drug Abuse. About 14% of people with major depression also have an alcohol use disorder and 5%... Read more »Pneumonia: Risk Factors
...damage cilia function, which is a defense against bacteria in the lungs.Drugs and Alcohol. Alcohol or drug abuse is strongly associated with pneumonia. These substances act as sedatives and can... Read more »Images
Related News
Substance Abuse Overlooked in Elderly
August 18, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experts say substance abuse issues in the elderly are largely... Read summary »
Genetics Make Quitting Harder
July 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Overcoming nicotine addition is tough for everyone, but a new study shows genetic variations make it particularly hard for... Read summary »
Genes Help Kick Habit
July 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) The power to quit smoking may be in your genes. For the first time, researchers have identified gene patters that appear to... Read summary »
Multiple Births Up Depression Risk
April 17, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Having more than one baby at a time puts new moms at significantly higher risk for postpartum depression. That's the key finding... Read summary »
Sports May Not Benefit Everyone
September 30, 2009Contrary to popular belief, sports may not benefit everyone. According to two studies, the effects of playing a sport differ between children growing... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyDepressionConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
