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The Importance of Opioid Detox Program

Opioid detox is one of the most critical components of healing when you have struggled with addiction to prescription or illicit opioids. The withdrawal symptoms can be fairly uncomfortable, making it challenging to stick them out as the drugs leave your system. Opioid detox center services are crucial for many people who have used these drugs for a long time and cannot stop on their own. At Naaman (Naaman), we…
Miki Finn
January 7, 2022
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

Prescription Medication Withdrawal Symptoms

Oxycontin, generically known as oxycodone, was approved by the FDA for medical use in 1995. The drug manufacturers' assurances that it was not particularly addictive meant physicians prescribed it readily for their patients. Many traced the current opioid epidemic to when doctors often wrote prescriptions for synthetic opioids for pain. Prescription medication treatment centers treat those who find themselves addicted to painkillers. One such prescription drug detox and treatment center…
Miki Finn
November 16, 2021
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Choosing an Opioid Rehab Center

Choosing an opioid treatment center for yourself or someone you love can be a daunting task. The rise of the opioid epidemic and the increase in substance abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in an influx of new, self-proclaimed opioid rehab centers whose marketing claims are less than trustworthy. Sorting through the hype to find an effective, proven treatment option can be confusing. We offer a helpful checklist of…
Miki Finn
May 24, 2021
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The Inpatient Treatment Process of Opiate Addiction

Inpatient rehab for opiate addiction is the highest level of care available for addiction treatment. It starts with medically monitored detox and continues with a full range of integrated mental health services. At intake, a clinical staff conducts a complete history that includes medical and mental health, drug use, and other personal factors that help create an individualized inpatient treatment program for you or your loved one. At Naaman (Naaman),…
Miki Finn
May 21, 2021
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When to Seek Treatment for Opioid Addiction

If you suspect that you or a loved one is addicted to an opioid, like prescription narcotics, or opiate, like heroin or morphine, it’s the right time to look into treatment. If you feel suspicious and worry about your drug use, you have already entered the stage of recovery called “contemplation.” You are no longer in denial; you are starting to realize there is a problem, and you are willing…
Miki Finn
April 15, 2021
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Commonly Abused Opioids

What is an opioid? It is a synthetic or partly synthetic substance, meaning it was created in a lab. It acts on the human body the way an opiate does. However, opiates come from the naturally occurring poppy plant, but the makeup of opiates and opioids are very similar. Common opioids include Vicodin (hydrocodone), OxyContin (oxycodone), and Fentanyl, all of which have medical uses but are also sold illegally, frequently…
Miki Finn
April 14, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

3 Advantages of Opioid Detox Before Addiction Treatment

Opioid overdoses have doubled in the United States during the pandemic. People in isolation and struggling with job insecurity, loss of loved ones, and fear of illness are relapsing or doubling their substance use as a coping mechanism. Naaman (Naaman) is here to help anyone who is ready to take the first steps toward recovery. Call us at or use our online form to connect with someone who can help.…
Miki Finn
April 13, 2021
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What Happens During Opioid Detox

Opioid addiction rates have risen since the late 1990s when reassurances that patients could not become addicted to prescription opioid painkillers turned out to be dangerously false. Today, there are over 100 deaths a day in the US due to opioid overdoses. The national crisis involves prescription drugs as well as illegal opioids like heroin. Opioid misuse and addiction cost us in personal, heartbreaking ways. They also cost the United…
Miki Finn
March 15, 2021
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsOpioid Addiction

How Does Naloxone Work?

Unfortunately, we are living in an opioid epidemic. Countless people have battled an opioid addiction. In many cases, this addiction starts with prescription medications. Opioid medications remain the first-line treatment option for chronic pain. Unfortunately, these medications are incredibly addictive and can open the doors to more dangerous substances, such as heroin. In addition, because heroin is not regulated, the risk of opioid overdose is high. Fortunately, there is a…
Miki Finn
February 25, 2021
AddictionDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

Pennsylvania Opioid Epidemic

Among the various issues facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania today, the opioid epidemic is among the worst. Both legal and illegal opioids have the potential to cause serious damage to someone's life. Therefore, everyone needs to know what they should do if they are looking for assistance. At Naaman, we are here to help you. If you or someone you know has been impacted by an addiction to opioid medications,…
Miki Finn
February 8, 2021
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