Understanding Needle Phobia

Injections are given in many medical settings.  They are used to administer vaccines and donate blood or as anesthesia and precise pain relief.  Sadly, 24% of adults and 63% of children are afraid of needles.

This can lead to severe anxiety and stress for patients.  It can even stop people from getting the injections they need.  For example, patients may refuse an annual flu shot or routine blood tests just to avoid a triggering situation.  In rare cases, 3-5% of women and 1-2% of men are naturally inclined to being light-headed or even fainting at the sight of blood and needles. 

Patient health and safety are the most important concerns for clinics.  Approaching needle phobia correctly can make all the difference.  Education is most effective when started at a young age.  For most people, phobias develop around age 4 or 5.  Strong doctor-patient relationships combat any fears children could have when a needle is involved in a procedure.  Providers must be mindful to remove as many anxiety triggers as possible before performing an injection.

Creating a comfortable environment for patients can also mean innovations in needle equipment.  With ReadySharpTM, injections are made simple.  Each ReadySharpTM tray provides exactly what is needed for a single-use treatment in one package:

• injectable medicines,
• needles and syringes,
• three povidone-iodine swabsticks,
• one pair of gloves,
• one gauze sponge,
• and one adhesive bandage

All of this allows for less preparation in front of the patient and a quicker treatment process, reducing the chances of needle trauma.  With the proper education, a trusted relationship, and ReadySharpTM, clinics can help put their patients minds at ease.  

To learn more, please visit our website or contact us below.

• Ph: 877-985-8377 
• Email: info@terrainrx.com

How To Help Fight Youth Prescription Drug Abuse

Millions of Americans suffer daily with chronic pain.  This pain can make even the simplest tasks difficult and significantly impede everyday life.  Many who endure chronic pain must turn to their doctors for relief.  The solution is most often to take a pill.  

Although prescription opioids have their place in pain relief, it’s clear doctors have been overprescribing in recent years.  Since 1999, sales of these medications have quadrupled.  In 2013, enough opioid prescriptions were written for every adult in America to have their own bottle of pills.

Regular use can cause extreme dependence and lead to overdose and death.  Between 1999 and 2014, 165,000 people died from opioid overdose.  They are also often a stepping stone to street drugs such as heroin.  Sadly, four out of five heroin users started out by abusing prescription painkillers.

Opioid Abuse in Youth: The Facts

A group with severe exposure to the opioid epidemic are youth.  Although youth can be prescribed opioids, abuse is most often from non-prescribed pills.  In 2014, 467,000 youth used nonprescription painkillers and 168,000 were clinically addicted.

So why do young people use opioids?  They might believe pills prescribed by a doctor are safer or more acceptable than street drugs.  It is also believed that opioids are popular with the younger generation becasause  they use it to help them cope with social, emotional and academic stress.  This can lead to destructive patterns and life-long dependency.

Reducing Opioid Abuse

There are several ways to reduce prescription drug abuse in youth.  One way is to keep the pills out of their hands by storing opioids in locked containers.  The most common method for minors to receive prescription medications is through a friend or relative.  Never give prescriptions to someone else.  This increases the chance of pills ending up in the hands of kids, encouraging abuse and addiction.

It’s also important to properly discard unused or expired pills.  One way to throw out opioids is to crush them and combine the waste in a bag with unwanted materials, such as used coffee grounds.  The best way to remove opioids from the home is through a drug take-back program.  There are certified drop-off centers around the country where you can take your medications for safe disposal.

Our solution to cut opioid abuse in youth calls for a shift in the way pain is treated.  This starts with LidoPro®.  LidoPro® Ointment and LidoPro® Patch are topical pain relievers, meaning each ingredient is absorbed through the skin.  Our formula acts on your specific pain areas to bring rapid and lasting relief.  LidoPro® is safer for the consumer and non-addictive, limiting your child’s exposure to potential abuse.  We pride ourselves in creating sustainable pain relief products designed to limit the circulation of opioids.  To join our effort against prescription drug abuse in youth, please contact us to learn more and order today.