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Cocaine in and of itself is a powerful and addictive drug. When the powder is mixed with baking soda and water, boiled, cooled, and then cut into rock-shaped pieces, the
Clonazepam (the generic drug for Klonopin) is one of the top benzodiazepines prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, and seizures. Benzos, including clonazepam, are sedative drugs and are among
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug that creates a short-lived, intense high quickly followed by edginess and a low that frequently results in the craving for more of the
Klonopin (generically known as Clonazepam) is a medically-prescribed drug used to treat some seizure disorders in children and adults, panic disorders in adults, epilepsy, and provide short-term relief of anxiety-related
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is very effective at relieving moderate-to-severe chronic pain. It’s roughly 100 times stronger than morphine, and 50 times stronger than heroin. Although it can
The United States accounts for 81% of oxycodone prescriptions written in the world, and it’s one of the most prescribed painkillers in the United States. According to the National Institute
Drug addiction and substance abuse disorder affects millions of people. Those with an addiction have intense cravings, an inability to control drug cravings, and develop a tolerance and eventually a
Alcohol is one of the world’s most abused substances, and according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, around 86.4% of people over the age of 18 in
Oxycodone is one of the most powerful painkillers available on the market, after morphine. Oxycodone is the main ingredient in many commonly abused brand name painkillers, such as OxyContin and
Trying to withdrawal from heroin is incredibly difficult for addicts. The side effects from the withdrawal are often so powerful that the person returns to the drug to alleviate the
If you’ve heard of Xanax, Klonopin, or Valium, you’ve heard of a benzodiazepine. Frequently prescribed to treat anxiety, promote sleep, help with panic disorders, manage seizures, and in some cases
Many people trying to quit their addiction to opiates experience serious withdrawal symptoms. Coping with withdrawal symptoms is frequently the most difficult part of quitting and detox. Withdrawal symptoms are
Alcoholism. Alcohol addiction. Alcohol use disorder. Whatever you call it, it means that you or someone you know drinks enough alcohol that the brain’s chemistry has changed and the body
A drug is prescribed to a patient from a well-intentioned, medically-trained and licensed doctor for medicinal purposes. At some point, this prescription becomes a part of a growing trend called
An opiate addiction develops when your brain develops a dependence on drugs to feel good. Opiates and opioids include several drugs that are typically prescribed for pain management. Opioids include
There’s nothing glamorous about being dope sick, and if you’re not familiar with the term, keep reading; you’ll soon understand why those who are cringing at the sight of the
Addiction has devastating effects on all areas of one’s life—including sleep. People suffering from addiction are approximately 5- 10 times more likely to develop sleep disorders. Ironically, many people initially
Maintaining strong human relationships is important to physical and mental health, perhaps nowhere more important than when you’re fighting temptations to relapse into addiction. Peers who understand what it’s like
When in recovery from alcoholism, you quickly find that potential relapse triggers lurk everywhere. Alcoholics Anonymous developed its hotline-like buddy system to help combat that problem: many people lack the
Whether you’re at an office happy hour or a family Christmas party, it can be a trying experience to have an alcohol use disorder and be surrounded by cheerful cocktail-sippers.
Recovering from alcoholism means having a lot to live down. And having a reputation to rebuild as a worker, a community member and a family member. Of the three,
Chronic stress increases your risk of relapse into drug use. And fatigue (physical or mental) increases your risk of becoming chronically stressed. So getting adequate rest is one important element
If you belong to any “Anonymous” support group, you’re familiar with “I’m celebrating x months/years of sobriety” announcements. Even if your support network uses a non-12-Steps approach, celebrating sobriety anniversaries
A healthy diet is important under any life circumstances, but in recovery from addiction, it provides special benefits: Replaces weight lost during drug use, without the health risks of empty
If you struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, like millions do, you may be willing to do anything to end the feeling of chronic sleep deprivation. The simplest solution for many insomniacs is
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