To legally consume Xanax in the US, one needs a prescription from a medical doctor. Why is that? It is because of how Xanax works. The active ingredient in Xanax is alprazolam which is classified as a Schedule IV drug under the US Controlled Substances Act due to its high potential for abuse and addiction. Read More…
People suffering from Xanax abuse number in the hundreds of thousands. Statistics show that the number of people visiting emergency rooms for Xanax abuse increased from 46,000 in 2004 to approximately 125,000 in 2010. Over 96,000 of these people had also mixed Xanax with another drug. Xanax abuse affects far more than the individual’s body. Read More…
What is Vicodin? It is a brand name blend of hydrocodone and acetaminophen, and it’s an opioid. Like other opioids it suppresses the brain’s pain receptors. Vicodin can also trigger the pleasure center of the brain, leading to pleasant sensations, which in turn leads to psychological dependence over time. Phases of Vicodin Treatment A Vicodin Read More…
Codeine and Vicodin are both opiates and are usually prescribed for pain relief or as cough suppressing medication. The US Drug Enforcement Agency recognizes Codeine and Vicodin as having a current medical use. Natural vs Synthetic A naturally occurring opiate, Codeine happens to be the narcotic which is most widely used in the world for Read More…
Is it ok to quit Adderall cold turkey? Going cold turkey on Adderall will lead to withdrawal symptoms. So what are the risks of of stopping Adderall? And what to do if an individual wants to stop? Quitting Cold Turkey Excepting a medical necessity there is no real need to stop taking Adderall cold turkey. Read More…
Benzodiazepines, or ‘benzos’ are a common class of psychoactive drug which depress the body’s central nervous system. Benzos vary in use, active times and addictive qualities. Learn more about the effects of Benzodiazepines and what to expect from the detox process. Benzo Use There are more than 50 different drugs in the Benzodiazepine class, the Read More…
Relapse is a very common situation among recovering alcoholics. While a relapse can be prevented, it does require the individual with the addiction to be attentive and proactive so that they can avoid temptations and triggers to the best of their ability. Of course, it is not possible to avoid them all, but with care Read More…
Adderall is a drug made of a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, and it is definitely possible to overdose on it. An individual who overdoses on Adderall can experience a heart attack, a stroke or even sudden death. How much Adderall does it take to overdose? And why is it taken in the first place? Read More…
Percocet is a brand name drug that is used in the treatment of pain. It’s formula contains oxycodone mixed with acetaminophen. Oxycodone is a synthetic drug which is an opioid, and has effects similar to morphine or codeine. Acetaminophen helps to safely increase the effects of the oxycodone, and one cannot develop a dependence on Read More…
An individual addicted to heroin can experience shifts in behavior, personality as well as health. This article will discuss the characteristics of heroin use and what sort of actions and behaviors to look out for when dealing with an individual addicted to heroin. Attributes of Heroin Addiction Taking heroin causes a rush of euphoria for Read More…
