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The famous Sober October challenge is underway once again this year, and it is coming into full force! The trend has gained popularity in a number of mediums and has proven to be a hit for both sufferers of substance abuse and those who simply want to take a month to get to a healthier point in their lives.
The famous Sober October challenge is underway once again this year, and it is coming into full force! The trend has gained popularity in a number of mediums and has proven to be a hit for both sufferers of substance abuse and those who simply want to take a month to get to a healthier point in their lives.
The reason why addiction is a mental disorder is that it has the same altering effect on brain structure that other mental disorders have. Most of these side effects of abuse disappear after detoxifying for a week, but post-acute withdrawal syndrome can cause milder symptoms such as insomnia for weeks.
The reason why addiction is a mental disorder is that it has the same altering effect on brain structure that other mental disorders have. Most of these side effects of abuse disappear after detoxifying for a week, but post-acute withdrawal syndrome can cause milder symptoms such as insomnia for weeks.
Happiness is something that everyone is after in one way or another. For addicts in recovery, happiness is not only a destination they want to reach but an important way to approach their recovery as a whole.
Happiness is something that everyone is after in one way or another. For addicts in recovery, happiness is not only a destination they want to reach but an important way to approach their recovery as a whole.
Phenobarbital is a drug classified as a barbiturate. It is a substance that acts as a central nervous system depressant.Common Trade Names: Luminal, Bellergal-S.Other Names: Barbs, Goof Balls, Purple Hearts, Red Devils, Yellow Jackets .
Phenobarbital is a drug classified as a barbiturate. It is a substance that acts as a central nervous system depressant.Common Trade Names: Luminal, Bellergal-S.Other Names: Barbs, Goof Balls, Purple Hearts, Red Devils, Yellow Jackets .
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 15,000 people died in 2015 from overdose as a result of the opioid epidemic. Thousands of others were admitted to emergency rooms in critical condition.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 15,000 people died in 2015 from overdose as a result of the opioid epidemic. Thousands of others were admitted to emergency rooms in critical condition.
Opioid addiction affects more than 2.5 million Americans, and research shows that fewer than ten percent of addicted individuals get the help they need to recover. Opioid addiction in particular is tough to beat due to the intense withdrawal process, which includes powerful cravings that can linger for months or even years.
Opioid addiction affects more than 2.5 million Americans, and research shows that fewer than ten percent of addicted individuals get the help they need to recover. Opioid addiction in particular is tough to beat due to the intense withdrawal process, which includes powerful cravings that can linger for months or even years.
Ultram, also known as tramadol, is used as a pain reliever. It doesn’t actually involve the specific area where the pain is located; instead, it works to manipulate the brain to feel and respond to pain differently.
Ultram, also known as tramadol, is used as a pain reliever. It doesn’t actually involve the specific area where the pain is located; instead, it works to manipulate the brain to feel and respond to pain differently.
Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic indicated for the management of severe pain.Common Brand Names: Zohydro ER, Hysingla ER, Hycodan (with homatropine), Robidone, Vicodin (with paracetamol), Vicoprofen (with ibuprofen), Azdone (with aspirin).
Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic indicated for the management of severe pain.Common Brand Names: Zohydro ER, Hysingla ER, Hycodan (with homatropine), Robidone, Vicodin (with paracetamol), Vicoprofen (with ibuprofen), Azdone (with aspirin).
Methadone is an opioid analgesic used for chronic pain relief as well as the management and treatment of opioid use disorder.Common Brand Names: Dolophine, Methadose, Methadose oral concentrate.Methadone is a synthetic opioid and full agonist at the mu-opioid receptor that inhibits neurotransmitters for pain perception.
Methadone is an opioid analgesic used for chronic pain relief as well as the management and treatment of opioid use disorder.Common Brand Names: Dolophine, Methadose, Methadose oral concentrate.Methadone is a synthetic opioid and full agonist at the mu-opioid receptor that inhibits neurotransmitters for pain perception.
Morphine is an opioid alkaloid that is used for relieving moderate to severe pain. It is a habit-forming substance and care should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor.Common Brand Names: MSiR, Duramorph, Infumorph, Kadian, and MS-Contin, Statex, Oramorph, Sevredol.
Morphine is an opioid alkaloid that is used for relieving moderate to severe pain. It is a habit-forming substance and care should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor.Common Brand Names: MSiR, Duramorph, Infumorph, Kadian, and MS-Contin, Statex, Oramorph, Sevredol.
Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic used for the relief of moderate to severe pain.Common Brand Names: Endone, OxyContin, Percolone, Roxicodone; Endocet, Percocet, Primlev, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR (with acetaminophen).
Tramadol is an opioid painkiller prescribed for the management of moderate to severe pain.Common brand names: ConZip, FusePaq Synapryn, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt, Ultram, Ultram ER.Tramadol is a weak opioid agonist with milder opioid effects than other prescription painkillers.
Tramadol is an opioid painkiller prescribed for the management of moderate to severe pain.Common brand names: ConZip, FusePaq Synapryn, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt, Ultram, Ultram ER.Tramadol is a weak opioid agonist with milder opioid effects than other prescription painkillers.
Everyone has felt anxiety or worry at some point in their lives. But for those who live with an anxiety disorder, their experience can be distressing and debilitating. Nearly 3 in 10 adults living in the U.
Everyone has felt anxiety or worry at some point in their lives. But for those who live with an anxiety disorder, their experience can be distressing and debilitating. Nearly 3 in 10 adults living in the U.
As with most drugs, addiction can be fueled by a desire to avoid the withdrawal symptoms of Ecstasy. MDMA withdrawal can occur as early as after the first dose of the drug. Ecstasy withdrawal symptoms can be treated, but if left without support, they could develop into dangerous complications.
As with most drugs, addiction can be fueled by a desire to avoid the withdrawal symptoms of Ecstasy. MDMA withdrawal can occur as early as after the first dose of the drug. Ecstasy withdrawal symptoms can be treated, but if left without support, they could develop into dangerous complications.
DMT, or N,N-dimethyltryptamine, is an indole alkaloid that naturally occurs in plants. When ingested, DMT is capable of producing brief but intense psychedelic or hallucinogenic effects.Other Names: Ayahuasca, Dimitri, Businessman’s Special, Spirit molecule, Fantasia, Businessman’s Trip, 45-Minute Psychosis.
DMT, or N,N-dimethyltryptamine, is an indole alkaloid that naturally occurs in plants. When ingested, DMT is capable of producing brief but intense psychedelic or hallucinogenic effects.Other Names: Ayahuasca, Dimitri, Businessman’s Special, Spirit molecule, Fantasia, Businessman’s Trip, 45-Minute Psychosis.
Alcoholism is a serious and chronic disease that affects not only a substance abuser but all of the people around them. Whether a substance abuser can be classified as functional or has trouble meeting daily obligations, helping an alcoholic may save their life.
Alcoholism is a serious and chronic disease that affects not only a substance abuser but all of the people around them. Whether a substance abuser can be classified as functional or has trouble meeting daily obligations, helping an alcoholic may save their life.
The pharmaceutical development of antidepressants did not start until the late 1930s, when treatment for catatonia, a form of schizophrenia, was discovered. Before then, drug discoveries were mostly unsuccessful, and there was really no effective treatment for depression and its symptoms.
The pharmaceutical development of antidepressants did not start until the late 1930s, when treatment for catatonia, a form of schizophrenia, was discovered. Before then, drug discoveries were mostly unsuccessful, and there was really no effective treatment for depression and its symptoms.
From their introduction in the 1900s up through the 1970s, a “barbiturate epidemic” was in full effect in the United States and much of the developed world due to their widespread use and availability.
From their introduction in the 1900s up through the 1970s, a “barbiturate epidemic” was in full effect in the United States and much of the developed world due to their widespread use and availability.
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine drug that is used to control seizures and to treat panic attacks.Common Brand Names: Klonopin, Rivotril.Since the mid-1970s, clonazepam has been used to treat anxiety and seizures, and its success in doing so explains its widespread use today.
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine drug that is used to control seizures and to treat panic attacks.Common Brand Names: Klonopin, Rivotril.Since the mid-1970s, clonazepam has been used to treat anxiety and seizures, and its success in doing so explains its widespread use today.
Marijuana is a psychoactive or mind-altering drug that comes from the Cannabis sativa plant.Other Names: Cannabis, Dagga, Dope, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Hashish, Hemp, Herb, Pot, Reefer, Weed.Although the term marijuana is often used interchangeably with “cannabis,” the latter usually refers to cannabis products in general while “marijuana,” the Mexican term, is usually used to refer to dried cannabis leaves or other crude materials from the plant, like its flowers, seeds, and stems.
Marijuana is a psychoactive or mind-altering drug that comes from the Cannabis sativa plant.Other Names: Cannabis, Dagga, Dope, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Hashish, Hemp, Herb, Pot, Reefer, Weed.Although the term marijuana is often used interchangeably with “cannabis,” the latter usually refers to cannabis products in general while “marijuana,” the Mexican term, is usually used to refer to dried cannabis leaves or other crude materials from the plant, like its flowers, seeds, and stems.
