It can be hard to know how to help someone who is struggling with alcoholism. There are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to have an addiction, and many people don’t understand that alcoholics often need professional help […]
It can be hard to know how to help someone who is struggling with alcoholism. There are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to have an addiction, and many people don’t understand that alcoholics often need professional help […]
The use of painkillers has been prevalent in the United States for decades. It’s not hard to see why – they are effective at relieving chronic and acute pain while also providing feelings of euphoria or relaxation. But while opioids […]
Drug addiction is an illness that affects millions of Americans. It has the power to take over one’s life and cause problems at work, home, school, etc. The question on many people’s minds is whether drug addiction should be considered […]
The answer to this question is controversial. Opinions vary on the subject of cannabis and mental disorders, but it seems that there are some correlations between cannabis use and severe mental disorder. We’ll take a look at what the research […]
Oxycontin is a prescription medication used for the treatment of severe pain. Due to its addiction, Oxycontin abuse flares up from time to time as a commonly used recreational drug, leading to some hospitals reducing subscription of the drug even […]
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from the opium poppy. It can be made from either codeine or thebaine, both of which are alkaloids found naturally in the sap or latex of the unripe poppy seed heads. Most pharmaceutical companies […]
No one can understand the agony of a mother who watches her son struggle with substance addiction. The pain never leaves, and it is often worse when you are close to your child. But if you want to save him […]
It’s no secret that many people are addicted to opioid drugs. If you’re one of those people, then you know the struggle of trying to get sober. Opioids can be highly addictive and challenging to recover from, so it’s essential […]
Naloxone is a drug developed to quickly counter an opioid overdose. By attaching to your opioid receptors, it blocks and reverses the effects of opioids. If an opioid overdose causes you or a loved one to stop breathing, this drug […]
Tylenol 3 is a combination medication that’s comprised of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate. Often used to treat mild to moderate pain, Tylenol 3 is significantly stronger than over-the-counter acetaminophen products, and it is also potentially habit forming. Registered as a […]
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