Methadone, a synthetic opioid drug classified alongside heroin, morphine, and codeine, is commonly used to relieve pain. It is also used to treat the uncomfortable symptoms in those withdrawing from heroin and other narcotics. Unfortunately, methadone is an addictive drug in and of itself. When administered by a medical professional and taken as directed, methadone […]
What would you rather lose, a few dollars or your life? That is the idea behind DanceSafe, an awareness and education organization that offered drug testing at Coachella and other music festivals, dance events and raves. Specifically targeting the drug 3.4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), otherwise known as “Molly,” a synthetic amphetamine derivative, the people behind DanceSafe take
Summer means warmer temperatures, and warmer temperatures mean the start of music festival season. For emergency departments and law enforcement, music festivals mean one thing: increased rates of death and injury from drug overdose. Music festivals and drug use often seem to go hand in hand. From heroin to bath salts, the drugs sold at
Pain is a way of life for many people. Living with chronic pain as a result of injury or disease can be very difficult. Think back to the last time you had a headache, a sore back from doing too much yard work, or a toe stubbed on the coffee table. Remember how distracting the
Recognizing you have an alcohol or drug addiction is a monumental first step on a journey to recovery. Cutting through the denial and admitting to the destructive behavior is difficult and even painful for both the addict and surrounding family and friends. Remember that you are not alone. Consider the following statistics from the National
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Opiates are dangerous, habit-forming drugs that are used clinically to relieve pain and recreationally to get high. Derived from the poppy plant, they are sometimes called narcotics or opioids, and they include drugs such as heroin, morphine, and codeine; synthetic opiates include commonly abused drugs such as OxyContin and Vicodin. Other opiates include hydrocodone, oxycodone,
Prescription Drug Rehab When it comes to dealing with our everyday stresses, many of us will turn to various outlets as a means to relieve us of the pressures from our personal and work lives. Most turn to their hobbies, families and other methods of relaxation to ease this stress, but for some, prescription drugs
Codeine is the most widely used, naturally occurring narcotic in medical treatment in the world. It is an addictive alkaloid found in opium in concentrations ranging from 0.7 to 2.5 percent. Most codeine used in the United States is produced from morphine, and is the starting material for not only codeine, but also dihydrocodeine and
It isn’t uncommon for individuals suffering from alcoholism to lose their jobs as the condition progresses. This doesn’t mean that these individuals will never work again, but it should serve as a reminder of how important recovery from addiction is to leading a positive, focused life. While losing your job because of drinking is a
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Methamphetamine is a highly addictive synthetic drug containing a potent central nervous system stimulant. Methamphetamine can be swallowed in pill form, sniffed as a powder, injected intravenously or intra-muscularly, or smoked. Although unassisted withdrawal is possible, the physical and emotional withdrawal effects are severe. As a result, those who get professional treatment for meth addiction
