Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Is Probuphine going to be the miracle help for heroin addicts?

Is Probuphine going to be the miracle help for heroin addicts?  It is a solid form of buprenorphine injected under the skin to give a constant dose of buprenorphine to help with cravings from withdrawal.  This articles indicates it has been FDA approved for use under the  care of a doctor.

http://promises.com/news/buprenorphine-implants-work-for-opioid-addiction

Regular Everyday College Student Dies from Heroin Overdose

Marin Riggs - 20 year old normal college student - lost her life to heroin. Tragic.  Here's the link to her obituary.

Provided as a reminder that it can happen at any age, rich or poor, heroin doesn't care who it grabs.

Marion Riggs Obituary

For Parents with Kids - Heads Up with Student Casual Use of Painkillers

Parents Resource - Spotting changes that may be drug use related among students - 360 Root Toolkit - Addressing prescribed painkiller abuse among students - short video as well.

One athlete abused a prescription and almost died.  He survived but ended up in a wheelchair, lost coordination and his speech and much of his motor function and can no longer walk.   Sad but an eyeopener.

Pain Killers and Students - Spotting Changes that indicate drug use


Web Resource - How to Quit Heroin & Turn Your Life Around

Web Resource - How to Quit Heroin Stay Clean and Turn Your Life Around - A good website with success stories of people who have successfully stopped using heroin as well as a list of additional resources for self help and support.

How To Quit Heroin