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Effects of Cocaine on the Heart
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that alters the proper functioning of the brain and central nervous system. The heart and circulatory system are prone to attack when a person
How Is Cocaine Made?
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that is used legally as a local anesthetic, most often in throat surgeries. Slang terms for the drug are coke, flake, or blow. Oftentimes, cocaine
The Dangers of Acetyl Fentanyl
Acetyl fentanyl is an opioid analgesic, meaning the substance acts as an opioid receptor to reduce pain. This form of fentanyl is not approved for medical purposes in America. Acetyl
Restoril Side Effects and Addiction
What is Restoril used for? The benzodiazepine is also referred to by its generic name, temazepam. The drug affects chemicals in the brain and signals in the central nervous system
The Danger of Mixing Methadone and Xanax
Xanax and methadone are defined as sedatives, but Xanax treats anxiety and panic disorders while methadone reduces severe pain or withdrawal symptoms. Both drugs work within the central nervous system
How Long Does Methadone Stay In Your System?
Methadone is used as an assistant medication, reducing withdrawal symptoms and helping addicts quit substance abuse. The medication is usually used to help those struggling with heroin or addiction to
Opana Withdrawal Symptoms
What is Opana? Opana is the brand name for oxymorphone, a prescribed drug to reduce severe pain. The substance is classified under narcotic analgesics, a group of pain medicines. Opana
Ambien Overdose: Symptoms & Treatment
Ambien is a non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic drug often prescribed to treat insomnia or irregular sleeping patterns. Ambien is the brand name for zolpidem and works by reducing nerve activity in the
Long-Term Effects of Ativan: Ativan on the Heart
What is Ativan? The brand name of the benzodiazepine lorazepam. Benzodiazepines or benzos are central nervous system depressants that work with the gamma-aminobutyric acid in the brain. The interaction reduces
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