Medications to Treat Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal

May 29, 2019

Physical dependency on alcohol is one of the most challenging issues a person going through the recovery process may have to overcome. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are often difficult to cope with, and they also pose direct physical risks to those going through a detoxification. Under such circumstances, it’s wise to consider a medication-assisted recovery. Let’s...

Morphine Side Effects, Withdrawal and Detox

Addiction

Apr 22, 2019

Morphine is a narcotic pain reliever that was first developed in 1805 and widely used during the Civil War. Today, it is available in tablet, liquid, and injectable forms and is used to treat both acute and chronic pain. As one of the oldest opioid medications that are still in use, it has a particularly...

Fentanyl Side Effects, Withdrawal and Detox

Addiction

Apr 08, 2019

Fentanyl is a drug that is widely considered one of the strongest painkillers known to mankind. In fact, it is believed to be between 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. It also has a structural analog known as carfentanil that’s believed to be more than 10,000 times as potent as morphine and strong enough...

Dilaudid: Side Effects, Withdrawal & Detox

Addiction

Mar 27, 2019

Dilaudid is the brand name of a derivative of morphine that’s generically known as hydromorphone. It is a narcotic that’s regularly used as an analgesic, meaning doctors prescribe it as a painkiller. As is the case with many drugs derived from morphine, Dilaudid has a high propensity for both addiction and habit formation. Similarly, it...

Codeine: Side Effects, Withdrawal & Detox

Addiction

Mar 19, 2019

Codeine is a prescription medication that is typically used to manage pain and coughing. It is classified as an opioid, or a narcotic, drug, and it is only considered legal for you to take it if a doctor prescribes it specifically to help treat a diagnosed health condition. Like other opioids, this drug works by...

Demerol Side Effects, Withdrawal and Detox

Addiction

Mar 07, 2019

Demerol, or meperidine, is an opioid pain reliever that can be given as an injection or taken orally as a tablet or liquid. Unlike some other narcotics, Demerol is only meant to treat sudden, acute episodes of pain that are of a moderate to severe intensity. It is not intended for the treatment of chronic,...

Klonopin Side Effects, Withdrawal and Detox

Addiction

Feb 25, 2019

Klonopin is a drug that belongs in a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which are generally considered to be sedatives. Klonopin works by calming the brain centers and nervous system, and for that reason, it is popularly used by physicians to treat seizures, convulsions, and epilepsy symptoms. It is also sometimes prescribed for individuals...

Opioids vs Opiates

Addiction

Feb 20, 2019

The words “opiate” and “opioid” are often used interchangeably. However, there is a technical difference in the composition of the two drug variants. Looking at their differences can help drug users and others better understand the modern opioid crisis. Opiates and Opioids Defined The term “opiate” is generally used to refer to substances derived from...

Dealing with Overdose

Addiction

Feb 06, 2019

Drug overdose (OD) from addiction or other causes is growing extremely fast in the U.S. Most of the fatalities, as much as 200 each day, happen because of illegal opioids or prescription drugs. No matter the particular drug involved, even non-fatal instances of overdoses carry emotional aftereffects of anger, guilt and anxiety. The following information...

How to Hold an Intervention

Resources

Jan 29, 2019

It is hard to watch a loved one grapple with a substance use problem. You may feel useless to help them, and they may not realize or admit to having a problem. You are not alone. One step that you can take to help your loved one is to stage an intervention. What Is an...

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