Buprenorphine is a medication that can be used for the treatment of moderate to severe opioid addictions. People who take this medication are often prescribed…
In the mid-1990s, pharmaceutical companies released opioid painkiller medications — specifically OxyContin. They pushed this medication heavily, ensuring medical professionals it was safe to use…
While the initial decision to use drugs or drink alcohol is a personal choice, addiction is not the result of a lack of willpower or…
Methamphetamine use has become increasingly more popular since 2005. It is now one of the most widely abused drugs in the world. Methamphetamine is cheap…
Opioids are a type of drug that slows down the responses of the central nervous system and are therefore classed as central nervous system depressants.…
Admitting you have a drug problem can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. For some people, fear and denial keep…
When it comes to drug addiction treatment, there are a lot of stages one must go through for attaining true sobriety. The recovering individual will…
Xanax is a prescription medication most commonly used for the treatment of severe anxiety disorders. Also known as alprazolam (the generic name for the medication),…
Tramadol is a pain medication, similar to opioid analgesics, used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is a narcotic and is a Schedule IV…
Needle track marks are scars found on the skin of individuals involved in intravenous drug use. Although most people will ‘shoot up’ drugs directly into…