Ativan: Its Function and Failures
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....
Making Vicodin Visible
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...
Getting Over Oxycodone
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...
What’s the Buzz?: Benzodiazepines and the Body
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...
What Happens in the Body When We Become Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol
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...Contact Us: (877) 977-3268
