As the opiate epidemic continues to ravage the US, the number of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) increases. NAS occurs when a pregnant woman takes opioid drugs during the pregnancy. The baby is born dependents on them, and withdrawal at such a young age can be deadly.   NAS begins a few days...Read More

While the US has been focused on the on-going opiate epidemic, another addiction has overtaken American youth: vaping.   Vaping, or the use of an electronic cigarette that mimics traditional smoking, has been increasing among teens in the US. A liquid, typically containing nicotine but can also include hash or marijuana, is heated to generate...Read More

  The US is still in the midst of an opiate epidemic. Every day in America, roughly 50 people die from overdosing on prescription painkillers. The number of yearly overdoses continues to climb year after year. Even though the number is high, many people are still unaware of how bad this issue is. Here are...Read More

Teenagers and young adults that receive initial opioid prescriptions from dentists or oral surgeons are at an increased risk for opioid addiction. A recent study by Stanford University School of Medicine examined opiate use and abuse in the US. They found that among the nearly 15,000 young people who received an initial opioid prescription from...Read More

Kratom, a naturally occurring plant from South East Asia that has recently gained popularity as a treatment for opiate addiction, is currently being debated in the US. For months the FDA and DEA have been looking into whether or not the substance should be banned.   On November 13, the US DEA spokesperson suggested that...Read More

Alcohol dependency is the most common addiction impacting the US. Nearly 17 million US adults struggle with alcohol addiction. Withdrawal is never fun, but it’s a necessary first step to gaining control over your addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to serious. Here’s what to expect during an alcohol detox.   Common Mild Symptoms...Read More

  Suboxone detox is Delray Center for Addiction Medicine’s preferred method of treating opiate withdrawal and addiction. While many people have heard of Suboxone before, not many people know exactly what it is.   Suboxone is actually a brand name for a combination medicine that includes buprenorphine and naloxone. This combination has been proven to...Read More

  Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is when specific medications are used together with various therapies to help those with addictions. A medically assisted detox is less severe and shorter than a regular withdrawal.   MAT typically involves the use of drugs such as Buprenorphine and Naltrexone for opiate addiction. These medications are proven to be...Read More

  Withdrawaling from any drug is never easy or fun. Without medical help, it can be extremely challenging and dangerous. While cocaine detox is not as intense as other drug withdrawals, it does come with its own set of challenges. Cocaine detox doesn’t have the same severe physical withdrawal symptoms like opiate and alcohol does,...Read More

  There are two popular medications used to treat opiate addictions, Methadone and Suboxone treatment. Both are commonly used across the US as replacements for harmful opiates such as heroin. They work to curb drug cravings and assist in opiate detoxes. While the two are similar, here at Delray Center for Addiction Medicine we prefer...Read More