Nevada is seeing an unprecedented rise in the use and abuse of prescription drugs by our youth. A recent community profile completed by the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) reports approximately 9% of prescription overdoses resulting in death were of youth ages 15-24. Additionally, Nevadan’s ages 12-17 rank in the top twenty percent…
Details[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=”hiQP_G8DLps” width=”640″ height=”480″ auto_thumb=”1″] There are a number of non-opiate prescription medications that are used to decrease pain. Here’s a partial list: Nonopiate Medications Drug Class Generic Brand Name(s) Anticonvulsants Gabapentin Neurontin Topiramate Topamax Carbemazepine Tegretol Valproic Acid Depakote Pregablin Lyrica Antidepressants Tricyclics Amitryptiline Elavil Desipramine Norpramin Nortriptyline Pamelor SSRI – SNRI Venflaxine Effexor…
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The following is an excerpt from Dr. Mel Pohl’s award winning book about chronic Pain Recovery, “”A Day Without Pain”. The best way to tell if the opiates are working for you is to answer three questions: Is your pain totally or mostly relieved, or at least significantly better? Is your function maintained or improved?…
DetailsDecember 28, 2012 Our Rehmar Recovery Residences are uniquely designed and managed to provide a safe, structured and stable environment for individuals in early recovery. Our emphasis is on maintaining an atmosphere of safety and security while allowing individuals the freedom and independence to venture back into society in a self-directed, responsible way. We offer…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxROJaIT6QU The following is an excerpt from A Day without Pain (Revised and Updated) by Mel Pohl, MD, FASAM of Las Vegas Recovery Center. Copyright 2008, 2011 by Central Recovery Press. Used with permission. If you are dependent on opiates, sedatives, or tranquilizers, withdrawal can start just hours after you have taken your last dose.…
Details[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=”XDSVkITXqjE” width=”640″ height=”480″ auto_thumb=”1″] Las Vegas Recovery Center offers treatment to those who are addicted to opiates. Las Vegas Recovery Center also provides innovative and proven opiate-free pain treatment to those who seek an alternative method for treating pain. While we do not offer opiate pain treatment, we feel it is important to educate…
Details[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=”oGqOMEVdHus” width=”640″ height=”480″ auto_thumb=”1″] Opiates’ effects are caused by activating receptors located throughout the brain and spinal cord. The two important effects of opiates are pain relief and enhanced mood. Once an opiate medication reaches these receptors, it activates the opiate receptors and produces an effect of relieving pain. It also causes mood enhancement…
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