Xanax Addiction Recovery: 12 Things to Know

Xanax Addiction Recovery: 12 Things to Know

What Is Xanax? Prescribed under the generic drug name Alprazolam, the brand name drug Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug. Doctors prescribe Xanax primarily to treat anxiety but it can also help alleviate depression and insomnia. Unfortunately, benzodiazepines like Xanax can also be...
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01/04 2023
Opioid Addiction in Older Adults

Opioid Addiction in Older Adults

Opioid Addiction in Older Adults Many adults often mix prescription drugs with non-prescription drugs and supplements, at risk for significant drug interaction. In 2015, 39% of drug-related deaths occurred in adults over the age of 50, with 75% of drug-related deaths in...
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10/20 2022
Uppers and Downers: What’s the Difference?

Uppers and Downers: What’s the Difference?

What Are Uppers? Different drug types will create various side effects on your physical and mental health. Uppers are considered stimulant drugs that will impact your central nervous system by increasing your heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels. Uppers or stimulant...
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10/14 2022
Side Effects of Mixing Cocaine and Adderall

Side Effects of Mixing Cocaine and Adderall

  Does Cocaine Affect Adderall? Adderall and cocaine are both stimulants, which means that mixing Adderall and cocaine can be potentially dangerous and deadly. When you mix Adderall and cocaine, in many ways, your brain goes into overdrive. Individuals experiencing substance abuse...
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10/12 2022
Fentanyl Rehab in Tampa

Fentanyl Rehab in Tampa

Fentanyl Addiction Facts  Fentanyl has been making headlines as the leading cause of death for adults aged 18 to 45 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pharmaceutical Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 50 to...
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09/20 2022
Codeine vs. Hydrocodone: What’s the Difference?

Codeine vs. Hydrocodone: What’s the Difference?

The Difference Between Codeine and Hydrocodone Codeine and hydrocodone are both opioid pain medications that are used to treat pain and suppress the cough reflex in the brain. The difference between these two opioid pain medications is the chemical compounds that they...
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08/11 2022
How Athletes Get Addicted to Pain Pills

How Athletes Get Addicted to Pain Pills

Athletes and Pain Pills Athletes, from NFL players to the NBA, MLB, and even college athletes, put a tremendous amount of pressure and stress on their bodies for peak performance. Unfortunately, many athletes sustain injuries that can cause chronic pain, inevitably affecting...
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07/21 2022
What Drugs Are Considered Opioids?

What Drugs Are Considered Opioids?

What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers like oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, and morphine, as well as the illegal drug heroin and others. These drugs are derived from an opium plant or are the synthetic equivalent...
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04/13 2022