How Babies Get Addicted to Opioids

Posted on April 13, 2018
A dangerous drugs lawyer Memphis, TN relies on has seen countless injuries caused by unsafe prescription drugs and prescription practices. Call to learn how we can help. Transcript: “Hello! I’m Darrell Castle, folks. You probably know about the opioid crisis, or the opioid epidemic, that’s what it’s usually called. Some people are saying now that it’s the worst crisis in the history of America. Well, it’s also right here in Tennessee, folks. It’s a crisis right here in Tennessee. Thousands and thousands of people addicted to prescription opioids. Opioids that you’ve all heard about. And these are prescribed to people legally by their doctors. They were sold to doctors about twenty years ago, and ongoing now, as valid nonaddictive things,
April 17th, this year’s deadline to file taxes, is just a few days away. Have you done your taxes yet? As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer, I always remind people this time of year that bankruptcy can help them take control of their tax debt. It depends on certain factors, such as how old the tax is and whether or not you filed on time, but the rules are quite simple to understand. Read the answers to some of the most common questions I get, and be sure to get those taxes in on time. Can I discharge my tax debt in a bankruptcy? A Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers full discharge of tax debts — meaning they are completely wiped out

The Opioid Epidemic

Posted on April 12, 2018
Transcript: Hello! I’m Darrell Castle, and I’m here today to talk about something you may or may know about. Well, I am going to introduce you to it, whether you know about it or not, and that is what’s come to be called the ‘opioid crisis,’ or some people might call it the ‘opioid epidemic,’ as it exists here in our state of Tennessee. Nationwide, this crisis has been called the most serious health crisis in the history of America, because so many people are addicted to opioid pain relievers. What are they? Well, they’re pain relievers, prescription pain relievers that are prescribed to people legally for some type of pain and people sometimes become addicted very quickly. These are

Why New Drivers Means More Accidents

Posted on April 10, 2018
We all remember the exhilaration, and perhaps the anxiety, of getting behind the wheel for the first time. It’s a feeling every teenager anticipates as their 16th birthday draws nearer. But this time of year, with more young drivers on the road, we all need to be mindful of added risks. On average, teenagers between 16 and 19 are four times more likely to get into accidents than adults. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for young people between 15 and 20. Many teens underestimate the dangers of risky driving behaviors. If you have driving-aged kids, please take a minute to talk to them about these common risk factors. Texting and Teen Driving In many contexts, multitasking is

Babies Born Addicted to Drugs

Posted on April 9, 2018
Babies Born Addicted to Drugs Need an NAS Lawsuit Attorney Tennessee has some of the highest rates in the country of children born addicted to drugs. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a group of symptoms that occurs in babies born addicted to drugs. Infants exposed to addictive opioids while in the womb become addicted just like their mother. Babies born with NAS experience devastating withdrawal in the first fragile days and weeks of their young lives. These initial symptoms may include blotchy skin, refusing to feed, shaking, or trembling. Even worse, some babies with NAS experience seizures, vomiting, sweating, and other symptoms of withdrawal that are common among drug users. Children born with NAS may also experience serious symptoms later
NAS Lawyer for Infant Opioid Addiction Withdrawal Memphis Tennessee The opioid epidemic affects our children most of all. As an NAS Lawyer for Infant Opioid Addiction Withdrawal Memphis Tennessee, I want to be honest with you.  The most vulnerable victims of the opioid crisis might not be who you think. Every day, babies across America, including those in Tennessee, are born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). NAS is a group of agonizing symptoms endured by infants caused by exposure to drugs while in the womb. This is often due to its mother’s opioid use while she was pregnant. In the last fifteen years, the rate of infants born with NAS has quadrupled. In some parts of Tennessee, it’s even worse.

Infant Opioid Crisis Lawsuit Lawyers

Posted on April 7, 2018
Infant Opioid Crisis Lawsuit Lawyers Who Will Fight For Your Rights in Memphis, Nashville, Mid-South TN Methadone and Drug Replacement Therapy Our team of infant opioid crisis lawsuit lawyers want you to know about the dangers of methadone and pregnancy. Methadone is a type of synthetic opioid. Methadone reduces the symptoms of withdrawal in people who are addicted to heroin, narcotics, and opioid-based drugs. Doctors use methadone to replace these drugs because it provides pain relief without the typical “high” caused by other opioids. Only a doctor can prescribe this type of “replacement therapy” or “methadone maintenance treatment.” Individuals seeking this treatment must do so in a sanctioned methadone clinic under medical supervision. People often think of Methadone as the lesser

NAS Opioid Epidemic Lawyer Tennessee

Posted on April 6, 2018
An NAS Opioid Epidemic Lawyer Tennessee Trusts Reveals the Hard Facts about Opioids and Pregnancy Children of Mothers Who Used Opioids During Pregnancy  As an NAS Opioid Epidemic Lawyer Tennessee counts on, I want to share some tough facts with you. Children who are born to mothers who used opioids while pregnant or breastfeeding have a hard life. This is because children exposed to opioids while in the womb or through breastmilk become addicted to the drugs just like their mothers. These infants are suddenly cut off from the drugs on which they’ve become dependent once born or weaned from breastfeeding. Heartbreakingly, they face a daunting task in the first days of their fragile lives: severe and agonizing withdrawal. Neonatal Abstinence
There’s never a “good” time to hold a lot of debt, but recent economic trends indicate that soon it may get even harder for those struggling to remain afloat. As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer, I often compare the economy to the climate. Both have seasons, but those seasons are cyclical, unfolding gradually rather than transforming from hot to cold overnight. Right now, based on the most recent economic data, we are seeing interest rates begin a gradual climb. Higher interest rates mean folks with debt will have to spend more to pay it back. It will also cost more to borrow money or refinance. At the same time, many people are going into debt just to make ends meet. In
NAS Attorney for Children Born Dependent on Opioids in Memphis, Nashville, Mid-South TN The opioid crisis affects all of us. I’m an NAS Attorney for Children Born Dependent on Opioids in Memphis, Nashville, Mid-South TN. And, I want to tell you something that may be hard to hear. The opioid epidemic affects every community in America. Opioid use and abuse is growing rapidly, with more and more Americans becoming addicted each year. This crisis is uniquely dangerous in that it affects people of every race, city, income, and education level in our nation. Because of this, nearly everyone knows someone who has struggled with opioid addiction. Here’s how we can fight the opioid epidemic. It is our belief that the