Be Wary Of These Six Most Addictive Drugs
There are many drugs and even some behaviors that can facilitate the development of an addiction, but some drugs come with a higher risk of …
How Medication Assisted Treatment Helps To Ease Withdrawal Symptoms
Heroin and other opiates are known to be some of the most addictive drugs out there, and to produce some of the most aversive and …
Soft Drugs, Hard Drugs, And Why The Distinction Can Be Difficult to Make
Perhaps you’ve heard some drugs referred to as “harder” or “softer” than others. But what, if anything, do these terms really mean, and what do …
Four Ways To Tell That Your Child Might Be Abusing Drugs
If you are a parent, learning that your child may be abusing drugs is probably one of your worst nightmares. However, keeping an eye out …
Oxycodone Withdrawal: Symptoms, Causes, and Getting Help
Oxycodone withdrawal can be uncomfortable and dangerous. Despite this, the use of opioids like oxycodone is constantly on the rise, causing a simultaneous rise in …
5 Signs Of Heroin Addiction
What Is Heroin? Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive and very dangerous drug that is typically made from morphine, which is itself an extract of …
Methadone Withdrawal
Methadone has been one of the most popular opioid alternatives prescribed to addicts to help them fight off cravings and withdrawal symptoms during their recovery …
Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms, Detox and Addiction Treatment
Addiction to, and overdose on, fentanyl is a growing problem throughout the United States. Over two million people a year abuse opioids and many eventually …
Prescription Drug Withdrawal: Understanding the Symptoms and Treatment
Prescription medications, including opioids and stimulants, are recommended by doctors to treat acute or chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia, amongst other illnesses. Unfortunately, over 18 …
Understanding Heroin Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Detox
What Is Heroin Withdrawal? Heroin is a highly addictive opioid often used by people who no longer have access to previously abused prescription analgesics (i.e., …