Suboxone and Subutex are medications that are used on addicts who are suffering with dependence to opiate drugs. The drugs are given to those addicted in an effort to reduce symptoms of opiate dependence. With side effects ranging from flu-like symptoms, to trouble sleeping to nausea, mood swings and headaches this is not the most [...]
With Family Intervention Addicts Can Get Prescription Rehab
Posted by Vista Bay Rehab on April 25th, 2012 in Blog
Growing up in a middle class family, Emily thought addiction could never happen to her. Neither did her family.
Unfortunately in her early 20s she ended up using prescription painkillers after an operation and became addicted to them. With no history of substance abuse in the family, no one knew what to do to handle the [...]
Drug Abuse Treatment And Military Personnel
Posted by Vista Bay Rehab on April 24th, 2012 in Blog
Whether it’s the strain of battle and violence or the availability of drugs through prescriptions and heroin through Afghanistan, drug abuse among military personnel has become a major problem. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse drug use by this group has doubled from 2005 until 2005 and then tripled during the years of [...]
New Drug Use Statistics Indicate Need For Senior Drug Rehab Treatment
Posted by Vista Bay Rehab on April 23rd, 2012 in Blog
Most seniors or older adults never expect that they will need substance abuse treatment. Often the problem is supposed to happen only in those who are young, from a certain demographic, or of a specific race or gender. However as indicated by the newest recent statistics older adults are more at risk of developing an [...]
Is E-Treatment An Effective Means Of Therapy For Drug Addicts
Posted by Vista Bay Rehab on April 23rd, 2012 in Blog
No one can deny the reliance and need for electronic communication for business, education, personal use and enjoyment. Facebook is used by hundreds of millions of people as well as newer social media applications like Instagram and Pinterest. Video conferencing is done by thousands of businesses on a usual basis and college kids as well [...]
Should Addicts Be Left Alone Without Addiction Treatment
Posted by Vista Bay Rehab on April 18th, 2012 in Blog
One of the most difficult aspects of treating addiction is making the decision to allow someone to continue to use drugs until they are ready to get help or to insist that they go into addiction treatment.
Without treatment an addicted person runs the risk of developing major health problems, legal issues and ultimately losing their [...]
Tips To Get Someone Drug Treatment In The Workplace
Posted by Vista Bay Rehab on April 18th, 2012 in Blog
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration over 75% of the over 20 million of drug users in the United States are employed. This means that it is likely to have someone you know in the workplace who has a problem with substance abuse and needs drug treatment.
For some it may be [...]