By Cindy Coloma The opioid crisis has raised many questions in the media and within the medical field, but recently, it’s also caused a shift in the ways companies provide patient access to prescriptions. In previous years, if we experienced a medical or dental issue, Americans expected a supply of pain medication to help us […]
When people who are addicted to opiates stop using, they usually feel sick. This happens because the body is adjusting to life without drugs. Whether its naturally derived opiates – like illicit heroin and rarely prescribed morphine – or synthetic opiates – like hydrocodone (e.g., Vicodin), oxycodone (e.g., OxyContin and Percocet) – these powerful painkilling […]
Opiates are prescription narcotics and illicit drugs made from the opium poppy plant. Opiates include heroin and painkillers like morphine, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Intravenous opiate use, such as heroin injection, produces a powerful euphoric rush, but prescription narcotics can give users a strong high even when used to treat pain.1 Alcohol, like opiates, increases […]
Opiate addiction affects users differently, but one of the most troubling problems is the way it damages memory, especially short-term memory. You may struggle to process information if you abuse opiates, but you can recover if you seek professional help to get and stay clean. How Opiate Abuse Affects Memory The reason scores of people […]
When you begin taking a new drug, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects. Unfortunately, many medications can cause side effects. Percocet, a narcotic painkiller, is no different and can cause a particularly daunting list of problems. Using this drug can change eating habits and appetite, which may cause ongoing issues […]
