ADDICTION TO CARISOPRODOL
Carisoprodol can cause dependence as well as addiction. When first created, carisoprodol was not a controlled substance, but after becoming an extremely popular prescribed muscle relaxant, users began to abuse it more frequently. When ingested, the body metabolizes carisoprodol into a drug called meprobamate, a minor tranquilizer. Meprobamate is classified by the DEA as a […]
DRUG ADDICTION – HOW IT’S DEADLY
Campaigns, movements, ads, and commercials are created and displayed for the world to see every day. It is common knowledge that drugs wreak havoc on your life and should not be tampered with. Yet with that said, many people still find themselves in a bind that they never meant to encounter, anyhow. Drug addiction is a […]
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS OF ADDICTION
Addiction usually does not result from only one single issue, but instead a combination of the primary risk factors including biological factors, and environmental risks and influences. BIOLOGICAL FACTORS: Drug addiction is found to be 50 percent reliant upon genes that are passed down through generations of family members. A study took note that children […]
SUBOXONE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Suboxone is a dangerous combination of buprenorphine and naloxone and is widely used in opioid addiction treatment. However, as a potent opioid itself, the buprenorphine from the drug directly affects the central nervous system (CNS), causing dependence. Once dependence develops, you will more than likely feel a physical need to use it in order to […]
XANAX – CONS AND CAUTIONS
Xanax (also known as alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine medication that directly affects your central nervous system (CNS). Even though it’s classified as a Schedule IV drug, Xanax has a high risk for abuse being that it possesses the ability to trigger calming feelings. It is also considered the second most popular abused drug in the […]
THE LINK BETWEEN DENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Many street or club drugs are illegal, and rightfully so. Nothing good ever comes from using them, and aside from being addictive, they’re also bad for your health, including your teeth. The majority of drug addicts have decayed or rotting teeth. This is due to drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine (meth), ecstasy, cocaine, and even […]
COCAINE – WHY AND HOW IT’S DANGEROUS
Cocaine is best defined as an addictive drug that increases your levels of attention, energy, and awareness (a stimulant.) It stems from a native South American plant called the coca plant, and is illegal in the U.S., yet is still widespread and abused by masses of people. It exists in quite a few different forms, […]
ALL ABOUT ATIVAN
Ativan (a benzodiazepine medication) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with a high potential for misuse. Obtaining or using Ativan without a doctor’s prescription is considered drug abuse. People often take medicine belonging to someone else (with or without their knowledge), buy pills via the internet, or purchase it from street dealers. Whether you […]
COPING WITH WITHDRAWAL FROM PERCOCET
Percocet is a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone, an opioid used to manage and treat pain. Short term and long term use of opioids change the chemistry in the brain, leading to physical and psychological dependence. This means that ceasing to use this drug will likely cause discomfort, along with painful symptoms of withdrawal. Percocet […]
THE JOURNEY FROM COCAINE TO INSOMNIA
A person who struggles with an addiction to cocaine may find it hard to find any enjoyment in life without the drug, so they begin abusing it more often in an attempt to feel better. The more frequently a person uses cocaine, the less sleep they get. Many people who use cocaine develop an accompanying, […]
