Loperamide is a medication that is used to treat diarrhea or loose stools. It is often used in people that have an ileostomy (an opening…
Methamphetamine, also called meth, is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that can produce intense euphoria, increased energy and attention, and decreased appetite. This…
Addiction or substance use disorder is a complex brain disease characterized by uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. Addiction is a chronic relapsing…
Vicodin is the brand name of the drug hydrocodone, a potent opioid painkiller that is usually prescribed for the treatment of severe moderate pain. The…
Crack cocaine is a stimulant that is made from regular powdered cocaine. Cocaine is mixed with baking soda or ammonia and cooked down to form…
People get sober for a variety of different reasons. Some people get sober because they commit a serious crime and get locked up with no…
If you are like the millions of Americans who drink alcohol, you may be aware of the way alcohol can make you very drowsy. This…
Caffeine is a natural central nervous system stimulant. It is the most widely consumed legal psychoactive drug in the world, and it is not regulated.…
Ritalin is a prescription medication used to treat men, women, and children who are suffering from attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and it is considered the…
Codeine is a prescription narcotic pain reliever and it is more dangerous and addictive than most people give it credit for. Just because it is…