The opioid epidemic rages on. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017, more than 70,000 people died of a drug overdose. Opioids are the leading cause of overdoses, responsible for more than 47,600 of those deaths. Indeed, each day nearly 50 people will die from overdosing on prescription opioids. The most common prescription opiates involved in overdoses include Methadone, Oxycodone (Oxycontin) and Hydrocodone (Vicodin). As the result of this epidemic, physicians have been reducing prescriptions quickly. From 2006-2017, there was a reduction in prescribing rates of nearly 20%.

Tragically, as more and more opiate-dependent individuals face the painful reality of having their prescription tapered or cut off, news reports have revealed an increase in suicide amongst these individuals. Something needs to be done.

The truth is that withdrawing from opioids is a horrific experience. Often referring to as "kicking" or "kicking dope," withdrawal symptoms are often severe, which is why medically supervised opiate withdrawal in Los Angeles is a wise choice.

Dr. Ryan Peterson, Addiction Medicine Specialist and Pain Management Physician in Los Angeles provides doctor supervised opioid withdrawal and addiction treatment. Addiction Medicine is a specialized practice area, which utilizes numerous treatments, including medication to help men and women in greater Los Angeles to safely withdraw from opiates, and other substances. Treatments will vary depending upon your dependence, but may include medications such at Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol, Naltrexone, coupled with psychological counseling, coping, and recovery program solutions.

If you're addicted to prescription pain medication, or addicted to synthetic opioids, do not feel ashamed. These medications, whether legally obtained, or purchased as "street drugs" are highly addictive substances. An addiction does not mean that you lack will power, or that your values or morals are somehow askew. Addiction does not make you a bad person. Addiction does not discriminate, irrespective of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

However, it is incredibly important that you begin taking action to end your addiction today. Dr. Ryan Peterson will work with you to design a medically supervised opioid withdrawal treatment plan, to help curb cravings, reduce the threat of an overdose, and put you on the path to breaking the addiction safely.

If you suffer from chronic pain, Dr. Ryan Peterson will also be able to help. As a Pain Management Physician, he can help you to manage your pain in the safest way possible, while helping you to break your addiction. Certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), as an Addiction Specialist in Los Angeles, Dr. Ryan Peterson treats patients at numerous locations throughout Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Encino, Woodland Hills, and Chatsworth.

If you're ready to break your opioid addiction, with medical treatment, contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ryan Peterson.

Los Angles based Dr. Ryan Peterson's practice is devoted to Pain Management, Anesthesiology, and Addiction Medicine.

To schedule a consultation with Addiction Specialist Dr. Ryan Peterson, call 818-200-8192