Hi meremortal, thanks for taking the time to read the article! I agree – the potential, and often, real harm of excessive medication usage goes across all socioeconomic boundaries. I would encourage you to check out the documentary, Medicating Normal, for a thorough and supportive look at this. My niche is the addiction treatment industry; so that’s where I focus my resources.
Hi jalynn06, appreciate you checking out the article. Well said on the apples analogy; and well done on making the journey of sobriety! Anything I can do to support your niece, let me know. There are some great Doctors out there. Unfortunately, there are also Doctors who coerce, even bully, individuals into taking substances they don’t need or want. Provided that your niece is an adult, she has every right to decide which direction she wants to go.
bcharris, you’re not the only one who’s baffled! Some good recommendations you have. There’s a site you might like here – https://www.addictionnutritionacademy.com.
Willoweed, that is good information about the all cause mortality rates associated with medication. Could you direct me where to find those statistics?
Hi donross, thanks for saying that. I will check out your book. I’m also a certified Hypnotist; although it’s been awhile since I’ve practiced. Perhaps you can make use of your skills at Alternative to Meds center in Sedona. They are a holistic-oriented program.
Hi Jeffrey, I hear you. I’ve seen both – opioids and opiates – cause harm. However, like you said, the street versions are much more deadly, nowadays. I’m sorry to hear about your friend. Tolerance changes with abstinence. I’ve known people who try to go back to their current habit, or even a fraction of it: unfortunately, to their down detriment – the body rejects it and they die. I have heard of Kratom. I don’t know a lot about it. I’ve seen a few clients use it, or abuse it. It seems similar to Suboxone in that it’s a good short-term solution.
“The facts now show that the manufacturing of certain opioid drugs by the pharmaceutical corporations has created the very conditions for enough misery to warrant the production, sales, and distribution of their alleged “antidotes.”” I’m with you, Richard. Thanks for speaking up about this.
Thanks for responding, Richard. I agree there needs to be a system / systemic change for any lasting results to occur, overall. In the meantime, the hope I see is in some of the alternative programs and approaches, albeit, like you said, they are attacked. I look forward to checking out your article, sounds right up my alley! Dylan
Hi meremortal, thanks for taking the time to read the article! I agree – the potential, and often, real harm of excessive medication usage goes across all socioeconomic boundaries. I would encourage you to check out the documentary, Medicating Normal, for a thorough and supportive look at this. My niche is the addiction treatment industry; so that’s where I focus my resources.
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I’m with you, jalynn06!
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Hi jalynn06, appreciate you checking out the article. Well said on the apples analogy; and well done on making the journey of sobriety! Anything I can do to support your niece, let me know. There are some great Doctors out there. Unfortunately, there are also Doctors who coerce, even bully, individuals into taking substances they don’t need or want. Provided that your niece is an adult, she has every right to decide which direction she wants to go.
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bcharris, you’re not the only one who’s baffled! Some good recommendations you have. There’s a site you might like here – https://www.addictionnutritionacademy.com.
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Good to know, thanks for the info.
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I hear you, Peter Groot. I’m checking out your blog now. Thanks for referencing that.
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Willoweed, that is good information about the all cause mortality rates associated with medication. Could you direct me where to find those statistics?
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Rachel777, wow, it took that long to taper? Well done, by the way!
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Hi donross, thanks for saying that. I will check out your book. I’m also a certified Hypnotist; although it’s been awhile since I’ve practiced. Perhaps you can make use of your skills at Alternative to Meds center in Sedona. They are a holistic-oriented program.
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Hi markps2, seems like a great option for their target clientele. Thanks for sharing this.
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Hi Jeffrey, I hear you. I’ve seen both – opioids and opiates – cause harm. However, like you said, the street versions are much more deadly, nowadays. I’m sorry to hear about your friend. Tolerance changes with abstinence. I’ve known people who try to go back to their current habit, or even a fraction of it: unfortunately, to their down detriment – the body rejects it and they die. I have heard of Kratom. I don’t know a lot about it. I’ve seen a few clients use it, or abuse it. It seems similar to Suboxone in that it’s a good short-term solution.
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Thanks, tapernurse. Looks like a very good option.
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“The facts now show that the manufacturing of certain opioid drugs by the pharmaceutical corporations has created the very conditions for enough misery to warrant the production, sales, and distribution of their alleged “antidotes.”” I’m with you, Richard. Thanks for speaking up about this.
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Thanks for responding, Richard. I agree there needs to be a system / systemic change for any lasting results to occur, overall. In the meantime, the hope I see is in some of the alternative programs and approaches, albeit, like you said, they are attacked. I look forward to checking out your article, sounds right up my alley! Dylan
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Thanks, Ann Bracken. I appreciate you taking the time to read it; and share it!
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Well said, thanks for sharing, Willoweed.
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Thanks for the support!
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