Codeine is a prescription narcotic that can be used to treat pain but can be abused by individuals addicted to the drug. Anyone using the drug needs to understand the dangerous and potentially lethal codeine side effects from recreational use. Codeine is an opioid-based drug that may create an intense high, sense of euphoria, or…
In 2015 alone, nearly 12.5 million Americans over the age of 12 took prescription pain medication for a non-medical reason, which equates to almost 5% of the American population. Opiate painkillers, which are used in a clinical setting to treat chronic, traumatic, and severe pain, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United…
Morphine is one of the strongest opiates prescribed to patients, which makes it highly addictive and can lead to drug dependency. Morphine is so strong in fact that it can cause intense morphine withdrawal if a patient that becomes highly dependent tries to quit. This is why many attend a morphine addiction rehab center. Withdrawal symptoms…
Opioid addicts often look like everyday men and women. One such addict, Ryan Opsahl, was looking to end his life-altering addiction and begin the road to recovery. Opsahl began his journey to recovery at Crestview Recovery in South East Portland. Opsahl’s Story Like most addicts, Opsahl’s addiction first began when his doctor prescribed Vicodin after…
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often used mutually. There are some important differences between ADD vs ADHD. It is important to know what they are if a family member is being treated for either of these conditions. The most important reason to distinguish between the two conditions is for…
Medication is a regular part of many therapies that deal with mental illnesses. Doctors often treat conditions like depression or anxiety with a combination of therapy and medication. An often used drug is Xanax. But, what is Xanax? What is Xanax? To give a good overview of the medication we start with a Xanax definition.…
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), otherwise known as molly or ecstasy, is a common party drug used by individuals to experience an intense high or sense of euphoria. However, MDMA effects may lead to long-term damage to the brain and body over time. In addition to health effects, MDMA can lead to intense addiction with consistent recreational use.…
With so many drugs on the market, it’s hard for people to keep up with them all. As a result, they may not know what is amphetamine or if it’s addictive. Also, what kind of danger does this drug pose to those who abuse it? What Is Amphetamine? Doctors refer to amphetamines as central nervous…
Many people want to know is Percocet addictive. However, why is this the case? One reason is that Percocet is a very common drug that doctors prescribe. Another reason is that drug companies promote Percocet as being less addictive than other opioid abuse issues. What Is Percocet? First, it’s important for people to know about…
There’s a growing number of teens who abuse alcohol. In fact, studies show that around 50 percent of teens have had their first drink by 15 years old. This figure increases to around 70 percent by the time that they turn 18. However, why do teens drinks? Why Do Teens Drinks? To understand why teens…