Opiates are a class of drugs that are some of the most powerful and addictive drugs on the planet. Drugs in this class come from…
Drug abuse is defined as the use of a medication without a prescription, or with the intention of “getting high”. Drug abuse is also using…
Addiction and substance abuse issues affect families and relationships a great deal. Addiction affects nearly every area of your life. It disrupts family and home…
Adderall is a prescription stimulant most commonly used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall is a combination of two chemical substances – amphetamine and…
On occasion, everyone has a somewhat difficult time falling asleep. Maybe the mind is wide awake and racing, mulling over all of the tasks that…
Opioids are drugs sometimes prescribed by doctors to treat severe or persistent pain such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and others. This classification of drugs…
Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal opioid drug that produces an intense euphoric rush when taken. Heroin, like all other opioids, binds to the opioid…
Many physical symptoms go hand-in-hand with substance abuse – some that can be easily mistaken for other issues, and some that are pretty self-explanatory. Dilated…
Opioid dependency and addiction have been an increasing problem and has hit crisis proportions in the United States. Opioid pain medications and illegal opioids like…
Both hydromorphone and oxycodone are opioid narcotic medications, most commonly used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Both medications have a high potential…