Friday, March 19th, 2021
What Happens Quitting Painkillers Cold Turkey?
One of the reasons why it is widely encouraged to abstain from drugs is because of how difficult it can be to stop using them. It is no secret...
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
How Do Tranquilizers Affect the Brain?
Sedatives and tranquilizers are medicines that have a calming, relaxing effect. They achieve this by slowing down certain body functions to reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Doctors are aware...Read More -
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
Lean: The Dangers of this New Drug Combination
Lean Dangerous Drug Lean Dangerous Drug. Have you ever heard of the drug “lean?” Otherwise known as “purple drank” or “sizzurp,” Lean is a Concoction of Cough Syrup, Hard...Read More -
Monday, May 11th, 2020
How Dangerous and Addictive are Tranquilizers like Xanax or Valium?
Dangerous and Addictive Tranquilizers Dangerous and Addictive Tranquilizers: Xanax and Valium. Tranquilizers are nervous system depressants that treat a wide range of symptoms such as acute anxiety, sleep disorders,...Read More -
Thursday, March 12th, 2020
Ativan: The Hidden Addiction
Ativan is the trade name for the generic drug lorazepam, a benzodiazepine prescribed for anxiety and other disorders. Like other benzodiazepines, Ativan works by attaching to GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)...Read More -
Friday, February 14th, 2020
Percocet: Abuse, Treatment, and How Continuum Recovery Center Can Help
Percocet is a prescription painkiller that contains oxycodone and acetaminophen. It treats moderate to severe pain following a surgical procedure or injury, though it can treat chronic pain as...Read More -
Monday, December 30th, 2019
The Crisis of Fentanyl & Outpatient Treatment
Fentanyl use is on the rise, and it’s only expected to get worse. While the drug is sometimes prescribed to treat postoperative pain and breakthrough pain from cancer, it...Read More -
Tuesday, September 24th, 2019
What Is Narcan and What Can It Do for You or Your Loved One?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 130 Americans die every single day because they overdosed on opioids. Drug abuse is a national crisis. It’s also expensive. The economic...Read More -
Monday, January 21st, 2019
3 Signs You’re Addicted to Prescription Pain Medication
Opioid addiction is a growing epidemic in the United States therefore it is a must for us to be aware of their signs. Although many people mainly associate heroin...Read More
