Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, poses severe risks due to its increasing presence in illicit drug supplies. Understanding the symptoms of fentanyl exposure is critical in recognizing and responding to…
Suboxone is a synthetic opioid made by combining two different drugs – buprenorphine and naloxone. Like methadone, Suboxone is a medication-assisted treatment that’s prescribed to help people overcome addiction to…
Widely popular for its use in treating heroin and other opioid addictions, Suboxone has taken on a life of its own, with many patients developing a dependency on the more…
Opioid addiction is considered a chronic and progressive brain disease that is highly treatable. One of the methods used during opioid addiction treatment is medication-assisted therapy. It is never recommended…
Suboxone is listed as a Schedule III drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which means that while it does have medicinal value, there is also a chance for misuse…
One of the benefits of utilizing Suboxone as a medication-assisted treatment after opiate addiction is to more smoothly – and more quickly – transition into recovery and enjoy the benefits…
Crack cocaine is a type of cocaine that’s processed into a rock-like substance by mixing powdered cocaine with ammonia and water, or baking soda and water, and boiling the solution.…
Like any addictive substance, crack cocaine builds increasing levels of tolerance, quickly. Crack cocaine is a type of cocaine that’s been dissolved in an ammonia-water or baking soda-water solution, and…
Crack cocaine is a form of cocaine, which comes from the coca plant and is fast acting and potent. The DEA classifies crack cocaine as a stimulant drug, meaning that…
MDMA or Ecstasy, is a synthetic, psychoactive drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. Ecstasy is often thought of as a “recreational drug” but there are many real dangers associated with…
Ecstasy is a hallucinogenic and stimulant drug that’s manufactured to elicit a number of pleasant feelings, such as relaxation, euphoria, and empathy. The drug comes in the form of brightly…
Ecstasy, or MDMA, is an ongoing problem in the United States. A synthetic substance that varies in chemical composition from batch to batch, it often causes medical emergencies and even…
Ecstasy is a designer drug, also known as a “club drug,” that is manufactured in illicit laboratories in many parts of the world. Originally, ecstasy was just the chemical MDMA;…
Adderall is a prescription drug commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults. It is a combination of two types of stimulant drugs, dextroamphetamine…
Adderall is a very popular medication that is prescribed for treating attention deficit hyper disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Its effectiveness comes from the way it changes the balance of chemicals…
Valium is prescribed on a short-term basis to help people move through a period of intense anxiety. A long exposure to Valium can change chemical and electrical patterns in your…
Valium is the brand name for a benzodiazepine called diazepam. Since benzodiazepines have the ability to sedate and relax, Valium is often prescribed to treat insomnia, anxiety disorders, muscle spasms,…
Valium is a prescription that provides relief of anxiety or muscle pains. It is known for its sedative capabilities, and works by targeting certain unbalanced chemicals in the brain. While…
Benzodiazepines like Valium work in different ways in different people. For example, some people develop signs of psychological and physical dependence to benzodiazepines within a few weeks of starting dosage,…
Klonopin is a benzodiazepine that is used to treat seizures, anxiety, and panic attacks by adjusting brain activity. Klonopin is intended for short-term relief and not long-term use, due to…
Klonopin is a fast-acting benzodiazepine that is prescribed to treat anxiety, panic attacks, epilepsy, and seizures. For some people who use Klonopin as prescribed by their doctor, dependence and addiction…
Klonopin, also known as clonazepam or Rivotril, is a highly-addictive benzodiazepine drug that’s used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and convulsive disorders (sometimes referred to as epilepsy and/or seizures). Klonopin…
Klonopin is a commonly prescribed medication for those suffering from anxiety disorders. Unfortunately, however, some people will become addicted to the Klonopin they rely on to ease their anxiety symptoms.…
Klonopin, also known as clonazepam or Rivotril, is a highly-addictive benzodiazepine drug that’s used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and convulsive disorders (sometimes referred to as epilepsy and/or seizures). Klonopin…
Xanax, or alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine that when misused can cause medical emergencies, including overdose, deadly accidents under the influence, complications, and addiction. Warning Signs of Misuse According to the…
Xanax is the brand-name of a benzodiazepine called alprazolam, which is a central nervous system depressant that has sedative effects. It’s prescribed to treat anxiety, panic disorders, insomnia, and other…
Xanax is a short-acting benzodiazepine that’s used to treat anxiety, panic disorders, and insomnia. The generic name of the drug is alprazolam. Since Xanax is a benzodiazepine, it acts as…
Benzodiazepines are some of the most widely prescribed medications in America. Ativan is the name brand for the prescription benzodiazepine medication, lorazepam. It comes in tablet or liquid form, and…
Ativan is the brand name for a powerful benzodiazepine that carries a high risk of physical dependence. Ativan, also known by its generic name of lorazepam, is used medically to…
Percocet is a prescription painkiller in the opioid family. The drug is administered in pill form, and each pill contains oxycodone (OxyContin), a narcotic painkiller, and acetaminophen, an over-the-counter drug…
Percocet is a prescription painkiller in the opioid family. The drug is administered in pill form, and each pill contains oxycodone (OxyContin), a narcotic painkiller, and acetaminophen, an over-the-counter drug…
Percocet is a painkiller that’s manufactured by combining the opioid oxycodone (the generic name for the drug OxyContin) and the over-the-counter analgesic acetaminophen. Oxycodone alone is a powerful painkiller because…
Percocet is a Schedule II prescription drug. It is an opioid-based cocktail consisting of oxycodone and acetaminophen (one widely recognized acetaminophen is Tylenol). It is a popular choice among physicians…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration classifies morphine as a Schedule II drug, meaning that even though it has a high potential for abuse and can cause physical and psychological dependence,…
Morphine is an opiate used to relieve severe pain, after medical procedures, and those suffering from cancer-related pain. Morphine has the potential to be highly addictive as tolerance to it…
Fentanyl is a very powerful prescription painkiller. Due to it strength it has a high likelihood of misuse. It is prescribed to patients who endure chronic, unrelenting pain, or patients…
Fentanyl is a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain from surgery, an accident, or a major injury. When a person takes fentanyl, dopamine is released, which creates feelings of…
Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid that’s prescribed as a painkiller. Because of how powerful this drug is, and because of how addictive it can be, it’s typically reserved for…
Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate and narcotic analgesic (pain reliever) used to treat severe pain or as part of a post-surgery pain management regiment. It is similar in structure to…
Many prescription drugs are psychoactive, or have mind-altering properties that make users feel happy and relaxed, making them prone to abuse. Even though it may be found in medicine cabinets…
Overdoses can occur when you consume toxic levels of Xanax. Symptoms of Overdose Benzodiazepines alter the chemical pathways in the brain and suppress the central nervous system (CNS). Your CNS…
Xanax is usually prescribed to treat patients who have panic disorders or anxiety problems. It should only be used by people who have a prescription for it, as it is…
Vicodin is a combination of the opioid narcotic hydrocodone and the fever reducer acetaminophen, and it is prescribed to relieve intense pain. The Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, recognizes that…
Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen, and is commonly prescribed for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Chronic misuse can lead to Vicodin addiction, which has various…
Vicodin is an opioid narcotic medication consisting of a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is generally used to treat clients struggling with significant injuries or chronic pain. This kind…
One of the first steps for an individual struggling with a methamphetamine addiction is to undergo detox. Meth withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous, painful, and even deadly. Meth detox should…
As with many addictive drugs, meth creates powerful sensations and an energy rush by increasing dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels in the brain. Meth From Use to Abuse to Addiction…
Heroin is one of the most highly addictive and lethal drugs available. By sedating the central nervous system, heroin has a direct impact on your body’s most critical functions, including…
Heroin is an illegal and highly-addictive drug. Heroin binds to and stimulates certain receptors in the brain, which in turn produce dopamine. Once addiction develops, stopping is hard, as heroin…
Heroin is one of the most widely used substances in the United States. It has powerful effects making it incredibly dangerous. Heroin is used to relieve pain and to achieve…
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant and its effects are instantaneous. Once an individual becomes dependent on cocaine, it can be extremely difficult to stop without professional help. Often, treatment…
Although it’s commonly believed that cocaine is not physically addictive, it’s common knowledge in the medical community that there is a very real and serious physical and emotional backlash when…
Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is potent and addictive, and is a popular drug of abuse in many different population groups. Additionally, it’s the reason for tens of thousands…
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day takes place every year on August 21st. This day is dedicated to honoring the memories of individuals affected by fentanyl poisoning and fentanyl overdose…
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