Tighter Narcotic Prescription Regulations Hope To Decrease Need For Drug Rehab

In a move to curtail prescription drug abuse, Washington State is considering legislation that would require physicians to refer chronic narcotic pain medication users to a physician who specializes in pain management.

The need for this legislation stems from the over-prescribing of narcotics and under-monitoring their effectiveness on patients with such ailments as chronic lower back pain or arthritis. Proponents of the legislation have noted that terminally ill or cancer patients would not be affected and physicians would be able to prescribe pain medications as needed for end-of-life comfort measures.

“Prescription drug abuse is growing at an unprecedented rate today,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “Not only is this creating an increased need for effective drug rehab, but it’s creating an epidemic of fatalities from drug overdose. It’s evident that there are some individuals who truly are dependent on narcotic pain medications to function in their daily lives; there are those who oppose legislation controlling the prescribing of pain medications because they fear that those in need would be denied those medications. That should not be the case – in fact, referral to a pain management specialist would actually give chronic pain sufferers a better quality of life as the source of their pain can better be addressed and monitored by a specialist. In addition, it’s highly likely that a more effective, long-term solution will be provided to those individuals.”

It’s estimated that in the past year, narcotic pain killers accounted for 7 percent of the total prescribed drugs, and the number of individuals taking them increased by over a third compared to previous years. Increased use of long-acting opioids such as OxyContin and methadone has contributed greatly to the epidemic of death by prescription overdose, second only to car accidents in nationwide fatalities.

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Doctors Endorse VistaBay’s Drug Rehabilitation Provo-Area Programs

Medical professionals don’t lend their name to just any drug rehabilitation program. They must study the program, follow up with referred patients, and see results before providing any endorsement. When it comes to Utah drug rehabs and those in surrounding areas, doctors often recommend VistaBay and its Narconon approach to drug rehabilitation. Let’s hear from some of the professionals themselves:

Dr. Alfonzo Paredes, M.D. – board certified in psychiatry and neurology and a professor at UCLA School of Medicine – has this to say about the Narconon-based, VistaBay methodology that has helped so many patients at Utah drug rehabs:

“Addicts characteristically subordinate values such as work, family relationships and community responsibilities to the ingestion and unwise use of alcohol and/or drugs. Social neglect and criminal behavior are frequent companions of drug abuse and alcoholism. Efforts to develop a functional normative system, as it is done by Vista Bay, should result in favorable outcomes. Vista Bay has demonstrated that this redefinition of the normative system of addicts is possible to implement with empathy, compassion, and respect for the addict.”

Dr. Megan Shields, M.D. – a diplomat with the American Board of Family Practice who presents often on substance abuse and public health – concurs with her colleague about the Narconon-based, VistaBay program used at Drug Rehabilitation Provo area facilities:

“There is not often good news in our struggle with the consequences of alcohol and other drug abuse in our society. I am happy to say that the Vista Bay program is good news. I encourage you to review it carefully and consider utilizing it. Many years ago I did and I have been able to help save many lives as a result.”

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Drug Rehab Henderson Nevada Locations Help To Combat The State’s Growing Methamphetamine Problem

As Methamphetamine continues to flow into Nevada from out of state, more and more people are looking for options for effective drug rehab. Henderson, Reno, Las Vegas and other cities in the State continue to see the effects of the drug problem, including crime and social issues. Drug-Rehab.org, a nonprofit organization has been helping families in the region to sort through the wide range of drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers, placing their loved ones in the programs where they are most likely to succeed.

Families are often caught between a rock and a hard place when a loved one is suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction. As their family member spirals deeper into the clutches of addiction, they are faced with an often overwhelming range of choices. There are literally thousands of rehab centers across the country and trying to find a residential drug addiction program that meets their needs can be time confusing and expensive. The counselors at Drug-Rehab.org work with families to help them choose the best facility for helping their loved one, whether it’s an alcohol rehab San Jose location or inpatient treatment in Carson City.

According to the DEA, Methamphetamine is the most widely available drug in Nevada and continues to grow in popularity. Most of the Methamphetamine (better known as Crystal Meth) isn’t produced locally, but is imported by Mexican drug organizations producing the drug in “Super Labs” and trucking it through California and into the state. This makes it difficult to shut down the industry simply by raiding and closing production labs. Besides Crystal Meth, other drugs identified by the DEA as being of concern in Nevada include: Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, Pharmaceuticals (including OxyContin, Valium and Xanax) and so-called Club Drugs such as LSD. With drugs so readily available and alcohol never being in short supply, the scene is set for widespread addiction. That’s why organizations such as Drug-Rehab.org are so important. With state resources stretched to the limit with enforcement issues, the families of addicts have few places to turn for help in finding effective drug rehab Henderson and other Nevada cities have numerous options and by contacting Drug-Rehab.org, a counselor can provide the guidance that helps families to quickly make the right treatment choice based on specific needs, budget and location.

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