Klonopin is a strong muscle relaxer and anti-convulsant drug that is used by physicians to treat patients suffering from epilepsy and to help them relieve specific types of panic attacks. It is available in both a pill and a disintegrating tablet form and is normally […]
Noticed in 1948 by coincidence by scholars at a drug firm in Denmark, Antabuse was invented to counteract parasitic contamination, but the personnel who were examining it also discovered that it had dangerous effects when they drank alcohol. When an individual takes Antabuse regularly and […]
Many parents, teachers, and family members are often not aware of a loved one’s drug use or addiction even when the evidence of Paraphernalia is sitting right in front of them. Based on the type of drug used, the drug’s method, and access to money, […]
The Infographic below, “Annual Cost of Addictions“, highlights not only drug addiction but gives us some statistics on other dangerous addictions such as alcohol, tobacco, and fast food. Heroin is one of the most expensive addictions costing on average $10,030 a year. These costs are […]
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam and is part of the benzodiazepine (benzo) drug class. Becoming addicted to Xanax is quite easy so much so that those taking it for non-medical purposes can become addicted to it after 2 weeks. Xanax is usually taken […]
Over the years, a number of movies have depicted drug use and its destructive consequences quite vividly. Apart from films, a number of classic books have also talked about addiction and what it can lead to. Here’s a look at five contemporary novels that focus […]
Drug abuse and addiction have been major concerns for most countries of the world for years now. With the number of illicit drug users rising in different parts of the world, including the USA, the issue has taken prominence with health departments and the people […]
The street drug known as Bath Salts is basically made up of synthetic stimulants that are processed and packaged so that they replicate traditional bath salts. Basically, after adding the warning label, “not for human consumption” the manufacturers of these dangerous drugs successfully manage to […]
Based on field research, it has been shown that there is a heightened risk of going through psychotic phases when specific drugs are used. Take the case of Cannabis, which has been connected with an increased risk of psychosis. It is important to note that […]
Percocet 2.5/325 is the brand name for the mixture of Oxycodone and Acetaminophen. A narcotic pain reliever, Oxycodone is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain while acetaminophen works toward deepening the effects of Oxycodone. But make no mistake, this is a very […]
