Do You Need Help For Opiate Withdrawal? Fear of opiate withdrawal symptoms often prevents many people from getting clean and coming off of opiates. In the past, people had to quit “cold turkey” without the help of any other kind of drug. There are now drugs, however, that help for opiate withdrawal. The most popular […]
Important Methadone Facts People must be educated with as many methadone facts as possible before using it or pushing a loved one to use it. Methadone is a synthetic opioid used to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of opiates (heroin, oxycontin, etc.). Methadone binds to the same receptors in the brain that opiates bind to, which […]
Heroin Facts – The Dangers of Heroin Knowing heroin facts and what the signs and symptoms of heroin use are is important. The signs of heroin use are similar to most drug addictions but often have some more subtle cues to look out for. Some of the common side effects of heroin use are: Changes […]
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is still a ‘newer’ drug, relatively speaking, and fentanyl abuse is more common than many people might think. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that was developed in 1959. It is a schedule II narcotic, and is close to 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. […]
What is Ecstasy and What Are The Effects of Ecstasy? There are many side effects of ecstasy because it acts as a stimulant and a psychedelic/hallucinogen. Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is a synthetic drug and is usually manufactured in labs. Ecstasy tablets often have other drugs mixed in, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, DXM, […]
What Is Clonazepam Addiction? Clonazepam addiction (more commonly known as Klonopin addiction) is very serious. Many people think that there aren’t many dangers associated with taking clonazepam because it is a prescription drug. Some people don’t even realize that clonazepam addiction exists because it is a ‘legal’ drug. This is far from the truth. What […]
The Causes of Drug Addiction The causes of drug addiction for any particular person are not always known, but there can be very helpful clues. One of the reasons drug addiction is so scary is because it can happen anywhere, any time, and to anyone. There is no one too good, too smart, or too […]
What Are Bath Salts? Bath salts are not exactly what they sound like…they are not literally the bath salts you would use to soak in your bathtub. This name refers to a synthetic drug, mephedrone, or MDPV, which is an amphetamine. It has effects similar to methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as a hallucinogen effect. […]
What is Adderall? What is Adderall, and why is Adderall addiction so prevalent? Adderall is the brand name for a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is a prescription medication used for ADHD and narcolepsy. It is commonly prescribed to people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, who have poor impulse control, a problem focusing, remaining […]
