Prescription drug abuse is a serious issue in the United States, and millions of Americans struggle to overcome it every year.
When most people think of prescription drug abuse, they think of the overconsumption of opioid drugs like OxyContin and Percocet. Did you know it’s also possible to develop an addiction to drugs like Subutex, which are often used to treat opioid addiction?
Whether you’re taking prescribed or herbal medicines, they all have potential side effects you need to be aware of. What you don’t know can hurt or kill you. While some side effects for medicines are minor, drugs like Percocet have risks and dangers associated with it. It’s an opioid that contains both oxycodone and acetaminophen. … Read more
It’s estimated that over 130 people die every day from an opioid-related drug overdose. The US is in the midst of an opioid crisis. With over 2 million Americans dependent on or abusing opioids, the need for solutions is pressing. Naltrexone is part of those solutions. For those addicted to opioids, Naltrexone is a potential treatment. … Read more
Did you know that substance abuse takes a lot of out of the country’s economy?
About $740 billion gets lost due to crime, health care, and lost productivity. It could cripple you too, even if you’re not the one suffering from addiction.
Knowing someone with an addiction can lead to detrimental relationships among friends and family.
Alcohol is the most commonly misused substance in America. In fact, 52% of people in America age 12 and over regularly consume alcohol.
While you may not consider alcohol as a drug, the effects of alcohol on the brain tell a different story. Alcohol changes the connections in the brain just like any other drug. And, just like any other drug, these changes can become permanent if left unchecked.
What does alcohol do to your brain? Let’s explore the damaging effects of alcohol on the brain.
Klonopin, the brand name for the drug clonazepam, is a medication used to treat panic disorder, seizures, and akathisia. It causes a depressant effect, which can be very appealing to those who are at risk for addiction. Although medical professionals prescribe Klonopin for a variety of reasons, it’s highly addictive. It has been considered one … Read more
Of the 2,200 Americans that die from alcohol poisoning annually, three in four are adults between the ages of 35 and 64. The majority, which is 76% are white men. When a person has a problem with alcohol, the effects don’t always play out the way you see in the movies. In fact, there are … Read more
Concerned about the reports of a Lyrica high?
With many prescription drugs, the possibility of abuse is a side effect that doesn’t get much attention – until it’s too late. Of course, some reports of abuse are overstated or unfounded. But unfortunately, the possibility of getting high on Lyrica is all too real.
Over 320 million people are living in America today. More than 7,400 of them will die today. Of those 7,400 Americans, 175 will die of drug overdoses.
That’s just an average day in America.
These numbers are sobering. They remind us that Americans are losing the war on drugs. But there’s one drug in particular that we’d like to touch on today:
Vyvanse.
The most widely known use for Ritalin is its ability to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ritalin stimulates the central nervous system and helps to increase focus, planning, organization, and problem-solving skills in those with ADHD.Because it increases the amount of dopamine produced in the brain, it is common to develop a Ritalin dependency … Read more
