Doctor Shopping: A Growing Problem for Substance Abusers

In the past, most people had a primary doctor who they visited for all their health issues and who would prescribe appropriate medications or antibiotics to their patients as needed. Recently there has been a large increase in “doctor shopping” by patients who may feel that they need more medication than they were originally prescribed [...]

Vicodin Addiction

Of all of the prescription medications given to patients, Vicodin has risen to the top of the list of abused medications. Normally the use of this painkiller is prescribed by a physician for pain after surgery and/or serious injury. The medication is actually very effective in lower doses initially, but over time it’s effects are [...]

Naltrexone: New Uses for Old Medications in Recovery?

This drug, when taken by the addict prevents overdose and the ‘high’ that the addict is expecting. This medication is best used in a controlled and monitored environment such as the one Cornerstone of Southern California [...]