by greatoaks | Jun 17, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
Can you remember what you learned in school about memory? Maybe not. But you’re probably well aware that you use memory for just about everything in life. What is Memory? Memory is the mechanism our brain uses to encode, store, and retrieve information that is both...
by greatoaks | Jun 12, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
Do you have a friend or family member who swears by Ativan? Have you used it and found it to be a miracle drug? Do you have zero idea what it is? What Do You Know About Ativan? In today’s post, we’ll explore Ativan: its composition, its purpose, and its shortcomings....
by greatoaks | May 20, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
Vicodin In 2013, Vicodin made a big splash in Food and Drug Administrations offices all over the country. With millions of Americans hooked on opioid-based prescription drugs, citizens and lawmakers alike thought it was high time to do something about the legal opioid...
by greatoaks | May 6, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
OxyContin, Oxycet, Oxycodone, oh my! Before diving into the tough stuff, let’s clarify some terms. Oxycodone is an opiate that is an active ingredient in pain medications. OxyContin is a brand-name medication that contains oxycodone (Percocet is another one). When...
by greatoaks | Mar 9, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
So, what’s the buzz on benzodiazepines, one of the most commonly prescribed types of sedatives in the United States? Benzodiazepines, or benzos, work by influencing specific brain receptors, desensitizing them to make them less aware of stimuli. The intended outcome...
by Taylor Appel | Jan 25, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse |
Many remain unaware that addiction is a physical disease. They assume that addiction occurs from a lack of self-control or willingness to remain abstinent, but the truth is that addiction changes the way our bodies function. In particular, it affects the brain and the...
