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7 Signs of Crack Use and Addiction
7 Signs of Crack Use and Addiction – Crack cocaine saw its popularity soar during the 1980s and 90s and while it’s no longer discussed frequently on the news – crack cocaine is still a serious problem in the US.
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Alcohol and Anxiety Disorders
Alcohol and Anxiety Disorders – Anxiety is a normal human reaction that is related to the brain’s “fight or flight” response mechanism.
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How Long Does Klonopin Stay in Your System?
How Long Does Klonopin Stay in Your System? – Klonopin (clonazepam) is a prescription drug commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, panic, and seizure disorders. Klonopin is classified as a benzodiazepine,
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Am I an Alcoholic?
Am I an Alcoholic?: The Difference Between Casual Alcohol Use and Addiction – According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH),
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Is Alcohol a Depressant?
Is Alcohol a Depressant? – Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, but the answer is slightly more complicated than that.
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Effects of Alcohol
Negative Effects of Alcohol: Physical, Emotional, and Social – Drinking too much alcohol, whether occasionally or consistently over time can take a severe toll on one’s emotional and physical well-being.
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What Is a 12-Step Program?
An overdose on drugs or alcohol can result in life-threatening effects. These effects can vary somewhat depending on the substances used. Still, in general, an overdose will cause confusion and disorientation,
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What Is Wet Brain?
What Is Wet Brain? – Wet brain is a certain kind of damage to the brain that develops after chronic, excessive alcohol use. Also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, wet brain is caused by a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. Thiamine is a vitamin vital for the body that doesn’t occur naturally—a person must ingest it to reach…
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How to Detox Your Body From Drugs
How To Detox Your Body From Drugs: Medical vs. Home Detox – For most people, detox is the first essential step to long-term sobriety.
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What Is Withdrawal?
What Is Withdrawal?: Prescription or Illicit Drugs and Alcohol – People who suddenly stop or significantly cut back their use of addictive substances…
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Alcohol Withdrawal Medication
Alcohol Withdrawal Medication – Alcohol withdrawal refers to a cluster of symptoms that occur from abrupt cessation of alcohol use following chronic or prolonged consumption.
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Roxicodone Addiction
Roxicodone is a brand name for oxycodone, which is a prescription opioid painkiller. Doctors may prescribe Roxicodone for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, sudden breakthrough pain, or before surgery. Similarly to other narcotics, Roxicodone can become addictive when used for an extended period. Over time, Roxicodone use can result in the development of…
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What Is Ketamine?
What Is Ketamine? – Ketamine (Special K) is a prescription drug that is classified as an anesthetic and has psychedelic properties. It can alter the senses, and induce feelings of detachment from oneself and the external world.
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Types of Depression and Addiction
Types of Depression and Addiction – As a condition that impacts more than 16 million adults, major depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in the U.S.
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What Is Triple C?
Triple C is the common street name for Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold, a popular over-the-counter brand of cough and cold medication that is commonly abused by teenagers.
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What Is Desomorphine (Krokodil)?
Desomorphine (dihydrodesoxymorphine) is an injectable derivative of the opiate codeine. On the street, the drug is commonly known as Krokodil or Crocodile. Krokodil is a drug that first appeared in Siberia in 2002, and has spread further into other areas of Russia since that time.
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What Is an Alcoholic?
What Is an Alcoholic? – The term “alcoholic” is a non-medical term for a person who consumes alcohol beyond their ability to control it and is thus unable to stop drinking independently. Most often this is accompanied by habitual intoxication, daily drinking, and the consumption of larger amounts of alcohol than most others.
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What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? – Drug or alcohol withdrawal syndrome is hallmarked by effects that occur when a person dependent on a substance suddenly discontinues use.
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What are Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms?
What Are Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms? – Let’s imagine a scenario: You were drinking every day for thirty years, but you decided to get sober.
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What is China White Heroin?
The drug known as china white heroin is a synthetic version of furanylfentanyl. Fentanyl, as a legitimate medication, is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of severe pain among those who do not respond to less powerful painkillers.
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What is Delirium Tremens?
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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