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Pain Management Services and
Opioid Dependence
About Dr. Sady Ribeiro
Sady Ribeiro, M.D. is a former rheumatologist who specializes
in interventional pain management and rehabilitation.
Individualized Treatment Plan
Your pain management specialist develops an individualized
treatment plan specifically for you.
Dr. Ribeiro and Dr. Martino are multidisciplinary pain
management specialists from anaesthesiology, neurology, and
psychology.
What is an Opioid?
Opioids, also known as narcotics, are chemicals that work in
the brain and are often prescribed as powerful pain relievers.
Opioids also affect emotions and can produce the feeling of
euphoria or being high.
Some opioids such as heroin are illicit or illegal.
What is an Opioid?
Prescription opioids are controlled substances, which means
that the government regulates their use.
Doctors often prescribe opioids to treat pain from dental and
surgical procedures, injuries or conditions such as cancer.
Opioid Dependence
Opioid dependence is a chronic relapsing disorder that can
develop as a result of legitimate use or misuse of opioids.
Frequent opioid use physically changes the brain, so the brain
starts to think it needs opioids to function.
People with opioid dependence experience cravings and
symptoms of withdrawal when the effects of opioids begin to
wear off.
Opioid Dependence
Anyone can be dependent on opioids.
Some people misuse opioids when a doctor prescribes them
for pain following a procedure or accident.
Other people misuse opioids recreationally, which means they
take them just because they like the way it feels.
People At High Risk
Males
People who suffer from depression or anxiety
Those with a personal or family history of alcoholism or drug
abuse
People under 30 years of age
Opioid Dependence by the Numbers
15 million people around the world have opioid dependence.
In the United States, about 5.1 million people misuse
prescription opioids, leaving them at risk to become
dependent on opioids.
Currently, about 2 million people in the United States have
opioid dependence.
Dr. Ribeiro can assist if you are addicted to pain medication
and require an addiction specialist. For a long-term
detoxification program, please speak with your primary care
physician.

Contact Us:
Dr. Sady Ribeiro, M.D.
Address: 38-04 31st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11103
Ph. No.: (646)-568-9102
Fax: (718)-726-0020
E- Mail: sribeiro@sadyribeiromd.com
www.sadyribeiromd.com