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Category: Prescription Drugs

Just because it’s prescribed doesn’t mean it’s not addictive. We share the most current information about why and how prescription drug abuse is on the rise today.

  • Maryland Prescription Drug Abuse and How Drug Take Backs Can Help
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    July 14, 2022
    Prescription Drugs

    Maryland Prescription Drug Abuse and How Drug Take Backs Can Help

    In the United States, prescription drug abuse is rampant throughout the country. It’s unfortunate how many lives are lost every single day, and sometimes it’s hard not to feel...
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  • The Dangers of Long-Term Suboxone Use
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    August 20, 2021
    Prescription Drugs

    The Dangers of Long-Term Suboxone Use

    As the opioid epidemic was worsened over the years, the need for opioid addiction recovery methods has also increased. According to the 2018 NSDUH Annual National Report, a whopping...
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  • The Hidden Impact Of Chronic Pain Medications
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    March 8, 2019
    Prescription Drugs

    The Hidden Impact Of Chronic Pain Medications

    Chronic pain can severely affect a person’s life, hindering their ability to go to school, work, or socialize with friends and family. Oftentimes, people suffering from chronic pain can...
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  • Could Opioid Education Be On Its Way To Your Workplace?
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    January 28, 2019
    Prescription Drugs

    Could Opioid Education Be On Its Way To Your Workplace?

    What Impacts Does Opioid Addiction Have In The Workplace? Most people who are addicted to substances of various types want to keep their jobs and nearly 75% do so....
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  • Narcan Now Owned by Maryland Pharmaceutical Company: The Benefits of Narcan
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    October 22, 2018
    Addiction News

    Narcan Now Owned by Maryland Pharmaceutical Company: The Benefits of Narcan

    You’ve probably heard of the opioid overdose reversal drug called Narcan, but did you know its manufacturer was based overseas? Now, the owner of Narcan will not only be...
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  • What Medications Require Prescription Drug Detox?
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    September 18, 2018
    Prescription Drugs

    What Medications Require Prescription Drug Detox?

    For years it took many people by surprise, but more and more people are becoming aware that dozens of the medications that doctors prescribe can be addictive. Whether through...
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  • The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Finding Safe Benzo Detox
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    April 9, 2018
    Mental Health

    The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Finding Safe Benzo Detox

    Benzodiazepine medications are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. These drugs can treat anxiety disorders, seizures and sleep disorders. However, they are also habit...
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  • Lack of Dual Diagnosis Care and Addiction Treatment Is Worsening the U.S. Opioid Crisis
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    October 9, 2017
    Addiction

    Lack of Dual Diagnosis Care and Addiction Treatment Is Worsening the U.S. Opioid Crisis

    Substance abuse is a widespread issue affecting all demographics in the United States, and some of the most serious cases aren’t receiving appropriate treatment. “Dual diagnosis” refers to a...
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  • Heroin and Fentanyl Are Everywhere in Massachusetts in 2017
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    September 22, 2017
    Addiction News

    Heroin and Fentanyl Are Everywhere in Massachusetts in 2017

    Many families in Massachusetts have felt the disastrous effects of the ongoing opioid crisis facing the nation. While every state has unique drug abuse issues, the problems facing Massachusetts...
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  • The State of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Treatment in Pennsylvania in 2017
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    September 11, 2017
    Addiction

    The State of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Treatment in Pennsylvania in 2017

    Over the last two decades, the United States has experienced a widespread drug epidemic spanning all regions and all walks of life. Every state has unique considerations when it...
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