Know About ... Anxiety Disorders Social Anxiety Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder General Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Depression Major Depression Bipolar Disorder Warnings of Suicide Substance Related Disorder Alcoholism Most Abused Drugs Stages of Abuse & Dependence Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge-Eating Disorder ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type Predominantly Inattentive Type Combined Type INFOBITS 4.7 million people ages 12 and older were misusing pain relievers in 2003 In 2006, 16.2 million Americans age 12 and older had taken a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative for nonmedical purposes at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health; http://www.samhsa.gov/. The NIDA-funded 2007 Monitoring the Future Study showed that 2.7% of 8th graders, 7.2% of 10th graders, and 9.6% of 12th graders had abused Vicodin and 1.8% of 8th graders, 3.9% of 10th graders, and 5.2% of 12th graders had abused OxyContin for nonmedical purposes at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: Monitoring the Future http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/.

Brief Information About Suboxone The following information was taken from Suboxone’s brochure to provide more information about this product. Please note that this is not, in any way whatsoever, a promotion or endorsement for Suboxone. Treatments for opiate dependence include methadone and Suboxone. It is possible to switch to Suboxone from methadone treatment. However, everyone’s situation is different, so talk to your doctor first to see if switching is right for you. Suboxone is the first opioid medication approved under DATA 2000 for the treatment of opioid dependence in a private office setting Finding a Physician Who Can Prescribe Suboxone Doctors need to be certified to prescribe Suboxone. Doctors who are already specialists in addiction medicine or who complete specific training can become certified to treat opioid dependence with Suboxone in the privacy of their office. Ask your doctor if he or she is certified. If not, your doctor may elect to become certified so that he or she can treat you, or your doctor may refer you to a colleague who is certified. You may also be able to find a physician who can treat you with Suboxone by calling your local hospital or mental health center and asking them if they have any doctors certified to use Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Dr. Mendiola is a licensed physician certified to prescribe treatment for opioid dependence. Since not one treatment is appropriate for many, call for an appointment to see if Suboxone is the right treatment for you.

YOU DON’T NEED TO “HIT BOTTOM” TO BENEFIT FROM HELP. YOU CAN GET IT ANYTIME. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you are not alone. Getting treatment for substance abuse and dependence is geared toward abstinence and is a team effort.  By working with your doctor and / or therapist, you can take control to find the approach that is the most appropriate for your needs.  There are many treatment methods such as various forms of therapy, inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization, long-term residential treatment programs, recovery or sober houses, 12 Step and self-help support groups to help individuals recover from their substance abuse and dependence.  So if one does not work, you can try other methods.  After all, there is no one treatment that is appropriate for all individuals.  So do not lose hope.  Get help today, for tomorrow enjoy better living and brighter horizons. The following are additional resources for substance abuse: National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for information about treatment programs in your local community Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org A.A. World Services, Inc. P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163 Tel.  212.870.3400 Narcotics Anonymous http://www.na.org/ Narcotics Anonymous World Services Inc. PO Box 9999 Van Nuys, California 91409 USA Tel.  818.773.9999 Fax.  818.700.0700

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