Snorting Xanax: Facts, Dangers, and Effects, as Well as Other Common Ways Alprazolam is Abused Incidents of snorting Xanax are increasing. Xanax abuse hasn’t been getting the same focus as other types of prescription drug abuse. However, Xanax, also known as alprazolam, is a widely abused drug. In fact, it was the most abused drug…
If You Have Teenagers, You Need To Know Drug Slang Names Teenagers are notorious for using slang names when talking about drugs and drug activity. They think this will allow them to use or deal drugs without their parents knowing. If you have teens, it is important that you speak their language. You need to…
What We Know About The Opioid Crisis We have heard a lot about the opioid crisis happening in America. Addiction to legal prescription opioids like Hydrocodone, Oxycontin, and Oxycodone is raving the country. The fact is, we are no longer dealing with a crisis. We are dealing with an opioid epidemic. A crisis is defined…
Buprenorphine, also known as buprenex and several other names, is the subject of much debate. The escalating opiate problem in America is driving discussions about treatment options. However, many people still don’t know what buprenorphine is. They also don’t know benefits and drawbacks it offers. This post will give you the rundown on buprenorphine, explain…
Did you know that 1 out of 3 people experiences insomnia sometime in their life? Insomnia is a common phenomenon that affects many Americans. Of those that toss and turn at turn, many will seek medical help from a doctor. This is where sleep aids come into the picture. To treat insomnia, many doctors prescribe…
A terrifying new drug known as krokodil has made its way to America. Also known as desomorphine or the crocodile drug, krokodil is a potent synthetic opioid. A Deeper Look at Krokodil Drug Effects Addicts who have used krokodil will quickly find out where the name comes from. Once the drug is injected into the…
The Importance Of Educating Yourself About The Dangers Of Opioids Oxycodone, Oxycontin, and Hydrocodone are three of the most popular opioid drugs prescribed by doctors for severe and chronic pain. They are also among the most commonly abused. Although these three medications are very similar, they also have their differences. With everything happening in the…
Addiction has become an exceedingly dangerous health crisis in America today. Tens of thousands of people die each year due to opioids alone while overdoses related to substance use disorders in general are higher than they’ve ever been, and are climbing fast. In fact, the problem has gotten so bad that drug overdoses are now…
Codependency has long been associated with substance addiction. In fact, as Scientific American points out, “the term ‘codependent’ was first used to describe how family members of individuals with substance abuse issues might actually interfere with recovery by overhelping.” 5 Telling Symptoms of Codependency in An Addicted Relationship Since its founding then, codependency has had…
The opioid epidemic in the United States is quickly becoming one of the biggest health disasters our country has ever faced. It has killed hundreds of thousands of people and is estimated to have cost the U.S. over half a trillion dollars in 2015 alone. And while the true causes of this devastating crisis are…