Without a doubt, alcoholism can ruin the lives of problem drinkers. Unfortunately, it also can deliver several forms of collateral damage. While the family is always a major concern, collateral damage sometimes extends beyond unsuspecting family members and friends. We should all be aware of the problems drinking and driving can create for unsuspecting motorists…
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Addiction recovery is a challenging process. Fortunately, most people don’t have to go through it alone. While professional support during detox and addiction treatment is helpful, family support is crucial. That family support in addiction recovery can start with an intervention and lead all the way to relapse prevention in the years to come. Family…
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In the United States, drugs and other dangerous substances are classed into five different categories. Known as schedules, these categories show the potential for abuse among certain types of drugs. Schedule 1 drugs are widely considered to be the most dangerous. Explore the definition of a schedule 1 drug, types of drugs that fit into…
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What Should You Do If You Notice the Signs of Drug Addiction in a Loved One? Don’t jump to conclusions. An open-ended conversation between just the two of you can be a good start. Don’t accuse or scold. If your loved one’s abusing drugs, she or he will need help and not a lecture. Also,…
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You’re probably familiar with the powdery, white heroin. People snort or inject it. But this drug has a close relative, black tar heroin. So, what is black tar heroin? What is Black Tar Heroin? Is it Similar to the Drug’s White Powder Form? What is black tar heroin? It’s a solid form of a less pure…
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Various benzodiazepine medications have FDA approval, which makes it possible for doctors to prescribe them. What are benzos? In simplest terms, they’re tranquilizers. However, in a more sinister twist, they’re also addictive. What are Benzos? You know them under the trade names Xanax, Ativan, or Valium. A doctor might prescribe the medications if you complain…
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Anyone dealing with an opiate addiction understands the difficulties of withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms can include painful body aches, a rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure and severe anxiety. There are few things that can ease the pain over that initial period of opiate withdrawal. An opiate detox without Suboxone may be preferred by some patients. However, this…
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Heroin withdrawal is one of the most painful situations a person may ever have to go through. Anyone who has become addicted to heroin more than likely has had an experience going through withdrawal. They know how agonizing it can be. One of the questions many people ask about the topic is, “ Can you die…
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Are muscle relaxers addictive? Why are muscle relaxers prescribed? There’s a large collection of drugs in the muscle relaxers group. Another word for them is “spasmolytics.” They are also used for pain relief. Someone might use muscle relaxers for conditions such as lower back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, and certain kinds of migraines. The positive…
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The active ingredient in NARCAN is naloxone. What is NARCAN that makes it a significant player in today’s opioid crisis discussion? Experts call it the opiate antidote. Do you know how to use it? What is NARCAN? Manufacturer ADAPT Pharma, Inc. describes it as the only emergency treatment for an opioid overdose that has FDA…
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