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Depressants and Abuse
Depressants and Abuse – Central nervous system (CNS) depressants are substances that reduce activity in the brain and body. Prescription depressants are used for the treatment of a variety of conditions, such as insomnia, anxiety, seizures, and muscle tension.
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What Are Nootropics?
What Are Nootropics? – Nootropics are sometimes referred to as “Limitless” pills. They are nicknamed after the movie Limitless (2011), in which a character takes a pill that dramatically increases his intelligence
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Vicodin Addiction
Vicodin Addiction – Vicodin is an opioid medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of pain. Unfortunately, it also has a high potential for abuse and dependence
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Meth Effects: Immediate and Long-Term
Meth Effects: Immediate and Long-Term – Meth (methamphetamine) is a stimulant and a potent, highly concentrated drug currently categorized as a Schedule II controlled substance in the United States.
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Slamming Meth
Slamming Meth – Methamphetamine (meth) is a dangerous and addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in a boost in brain activity, breathing, body temperature, and heart rate
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Is Vicodin an Opiate?
is Vicodin an Opiate? – Vicodin, an opioid, is among the most abused drugs in the United States. Its active ingredients include the painkiller hydrocodone and acetaminophen,
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Synthetic Heroin
Synthetic Heroin – Generally speaking, “synthetic heroin” is a term that can refer to any number of human-made prescription or illegal opioids. Fentanyl, a fully synthetic opioid much more powerful than heroin, is another drug that is commonly referred to as synthetic heroin.
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Top 4 Most Dangerous Drugs
Top 4 Most Dangerous Drugs – Although no psychoactive substance is considered to be completely safe, under medical direction, most drugs are helpful for people with certain physical or mental health problems. Nearly every drug, however, carries some potential for abuse. The purpose of this article is to investigate the most dangerous drugs in the U.S.…
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Meth Sores
Meth Sores – Methamphetamine abuse can lead to disastrous effects on a person’s physical and mental health and overall well-being.
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What Is a Halfway House?
Halfway House vs. Sober Living House – Many people choose to reside in a group sober living environment following inpatient treatment for addiction.
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The Peyote Drug
The Peyote Drug – Peyote is a spineless cactus native to parts of Peru, Mexico, and the southwest U.S. The peyote drug is psychoactive due to the presence of mescaline, a hallucinogen found in and on the peyote cactus. Peyote is relatively rare, and for this reason, drug dealers may deceptively label LSD or PCP as…
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Is Heroin a Stimulant?
Is Heroin a Stimulant? – No, heroin is not classified as a stimulant. It is a potent central nervous system (CNS) depressant. It is an illicit, highly addictive semi-synthetic opiate drug derived from morphine, a compound found in the opium poppy.
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Intravenous Drug Use Infections
Intravenous Drug Use Infections – Intravenous drug use has been associated with many serious health risks. Injecting drugs places the user at an increased risk of contracting various infections and bloodborne diseases.
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What Is the Flakka Drug?
The flakka drug (alpha-PVP) is a synthetic cathinone similar to the street drug bath salts, only stronger. Using this highly addictive drug can cause disorientation, severe hallucinations, and psychotic behavior that can result in injury or death.
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How Long Does Xanax Stay in Your System?
Xanax is a commonly prescribed benzodiazepine that has an average half-life of about 12 hours (between 9-16 hours).
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PCP Effects, Addiction, and Treatment
PCP Effects, Addiction, and Treatment – Phencyclidine (PCP), also commonly referred to as Angel Dust, is a dissociative drug that can induce hallucinations and cause distortions in a user’s perception of reality
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What Is a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation?
Harmony Recovery Center Harmony Recovery Center About Addiction Recovery May 28, 2019 Table of Contents What Is a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation? – A drug and alcohol evaluation, also sometimes referred to as a substance abuse evaluation, is used to determine the severity of a person’s addiction.
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Dangers of Mixing Ambien and Alcohol
Dangers of Mixing Ambien and Alcohol – Some of the biggest challenges in treatment for alcohol use disorder occurs when a person is routinely combining alcohol with other substances, either unintentionally
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Alcohol Shakes and Tremors
Alcohol Shakes and Tremors – Alcoholic shakes, commonly referred to as tremors, are physical manifestations that most commonly become evident following sudden withdrawal from chronic drinking.
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Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration
Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration – Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) describes the level of alcohol (usually ethanol) in the bloodstream at any given time.
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What Is Flexeril?
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is a central nervous system (CNS) muscle relaxer prescribed for the treatment of muscle injuries, pain, spasms, and tenderness.
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