Category Archives: Prescription Drugs

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Friday, April 30th, 2021

Addiction in the Older Adult and Elderly Population

Addiction in elderly populations is one of the fastest growing health problems in the United States. While most people assume that it’s teens and young adults who develop addictions...
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Friday, April 30th, 2021

How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?

Adderall is a drug compromised of amphetamines. It is commonly used as a treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It also may be prescribed to treat narcolepsy. Adderall comes in...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Thursday, March 12th, 2020

How Addictive is Ativan?

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)...
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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...
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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...
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