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July 2, 2018

Why Does Withdrawal from Opiates Make You Sick?

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 –…

The Difference Between Being Drunk and Being High on Opiates

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…

Can Opiates Affect My Memory?

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…

How Percocet Affects Your Eating Habits and Appetite

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.…

What Are Street Names for Benzodiazepines?

Sometimes street names of drugs sound so benign that you wouldn’t have any reason to believe that a person is talking about a drug. Names…

What to Do If Someone Relapses

As the family member or friend of someone who is struggling with addiction, it’s easy to become frustrated by your loved one’s repeated attempts to…

7 Natural Approaches to Help You Sleep Well Without Drugs

By Jim Woods Getting enough quality sleep is important to both your physical and mental health. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get…

Support Groups for Xanax Addiction

Xanax is a prescription drug most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and depression. It can be highly addictive. Often, addiction to the drug is…

How Does Lorazepam Addiction Affect the Brain?

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, a member of a family of psychoactive depressant drugs. So while there are physical signs of lorazepam use and addiction, it’s…

What Is the Law Regarding Alprazolam and Why?

Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS) that regulates neuronal excitability. The benzodiazepine medication alprazolam, which is chemically similar…