Vicodin is a synthetic drug used for the treatment of pain. The active ingredients in Vicodin are hydrocodone and acetaminophen. The medication is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antitussive (cough suppressant). How Long Does Vicodin Last? It takes Vicodin about an average of 30 minutes to 1 hour to effect the body. The acetaminophen in Read More…
Is Adderall addictive? Simply put, yes, Adderall is addictive. But what makes it addictive? The active ingredients in Adderall are amphetamine and dextroamphetamine which are synthetic substances, related to the drug methamphetamine. Amphetamines increase levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the central nervous system. Taking Adderall produces a euphoric effect or a sense of well Read More…
The best motivation to stop smoking weed, or quit any kind of addiction is personal motivation. An individual might change their habits for a short period of time with external motivating factors, such as pressure from loved ones or probation officers, but they will usually relapse. With personal motivation, the likelihood of the individual quitting Read More…
The addictive potential of Marijuana is lower than that of other illicit drugs, but it is still habit forming. Of those people who use marijuana, only 9% develop dependence on it. However, so many people use marijuana, that dependence on the drug is twice as prevalent than on any other illicit substance. Dependence vs Addiction Read More…
Zoloft is an antidepressant. It is the brand name for the chemical compound sertraline hydrochloride. Sertraline is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system, and restore chemical balance in the brain. Reasons Why People Take Zoloft Zoloft was introduced to the marked by the pharmaceutical firm Pfizer in 1991, Read More…
Ambien is a popular medication that is prescribed for insomnia. It is quick acting, and is absorbed into the body completely through the gastrointestinal tract within a matter of hours. Main Uses of Ambien The main reason Ambien is prescribed is to help people who struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. The way Ambien Read More…
Not sleeping well is a common problem. Fewer than 50% of Americans report getting a solid night’s sleep. That happens to be the worst ranking for that particular sleep statistic in the industrialized world. However, it’s not bad news for everyone. The sleep industry is making billions from the country’s collective insomnia. Why Aren’t More 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…
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…
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…
