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September 17, 2018

Legal Consequences of Drug Abuse

If you use drugs, distribute drugs, or associate with others who do these things, you may find yourself facing serious legal trouble. Ending substance use disorder means ending potential consequences…

The History of Xanax

Xanax, otherwise known as alprazolam, is an antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication developed by Upjohn Laboratories of Kalamazoo, Michigan in the late 1960s. It was originally…

Can Percocet Interact with My Antidepressant?

Percocet is a powerful painkiller made with acetaminophen and oxycodone. Most people know acetaminophen by the brand name Tylenol, while oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid…

Can Alprazolam Cause Sleep Terrors?

Alprazolam (also known by its brand name Xanax) is a drug in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Alprazolam and other benzos are prescribed to…

How to Help When Your Child Is Addicted To Drugs

Probably no situation makes a parent feel more helpless than watching their child slowly destroy themself. The problem of drug addiction among teenagers and even…

Can My Brain Heal after Clonazepam Use?

Clonazepam is a commonly prescribed medication. When used as prescribed, it can help treat symptoms of the following: Anxiety Panic disorders Epilepsy Seizures Clonazepam works…

Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine use often starts at parties. It begins as a recreational habit that helps individuals drink longer, dance longer or feel more comfortable around other…

CBD 101: Can Cannabis Extract Help Anxiety?

There’s a growing interest in cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential treatment for a variety of mental and physical health conditions. Like any subject when it…

Why Does Withdrawal from Opiates Make You Sick?

When people who are addicted to opiates stop using, they usually feel sick. This happens because the body is adjusting to life without drugs. Whether…

The Difference Between Being Drunk and Being High on Opiates

Opiates are prescription narcotics and illicit drugs made from the opium poppy plant. Opiates include heroin and painkillers like morphine, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Intravenous…