Exercise, meditation, drinking milk, buying a new pillow, quitting caffeine and counting sheep…these are just classic examples of ways to chase that elusive good night’s sleep. But one of the most commonly used sleeping aid is taking sleeping pills. In fact, statistics show that nearly 9 million Americans take prescription sleeping pills. That is roughly […]
View Full PostI feel like a zombie in an episode of The Walking Dead. The intense euphoria brought about by opioids is sometimes enough to warp your rational thoughts and lead you to constantly seek that incredible high, however, you may not be aware that continuous abuse can manifest physically on your looks and worse, cause serious […]
View Full Post“Guess what? We didn’t know what we were doing.” These are probably the last words you’d want to hear from your doctor. After all, doctors are undoubtedly one the most trusted professionals in the world because you entrust to them the only thing that cannot be taken back – your life. It is then very […]
View Full PostDo you need to pass a drug test? Select an option below to learn the specific opioid detection window. Additional information for opiate/opioid detoxification & abuse. Opiates and opioids are often used interchangeably, however, they have differences which lie on their composition. Opiates are either derived from the plant opium poppy or synthesized from […]
View Full Post You’re one of the good guys. Never in your wildest dreams have you imagined being addicted to opioids or any drug for that matter. You have a comfortable home, a well-paying job, a loving family and a great social circle. You’re also physically active and you try to eat healthy as much as possible. […]
View Full PostOpioids, which include a range of painkillers as well as street drugs like heroin, are among the most commonly abused drugs in the world. With estimates showing that between 26 and 34 million people abuse opioids worldwide, a significant portion of the population is at risk for both abuse and addiction. In women, who account […]
View Full PostHeroin is increasing in popularity as a street drug and as a lower-cost alternative to black-market prescription pain pills. Recreational users typically inject the drug directly into a vein, resulting in a short-lived but intense high. However, this direct injection puts many users at risk of poisoning, substance toxicity, and damage caused not just by […]
View Full PostIn the United States, more than 4 billion prescriptions are filled out by pharmacies each year, for reasons varying from seasonal allergies to temporary pain from surgeries. Of those, more than 250 million are for painkillers, and more than 13 million are for benzodiazepines. While the medical community is quickly beginning to recognize that these […]
View Full PostHeroin, or diamorphine, is commonly known as an illegal street drug, typically made and imported by Mexican gangs where it is sold and used in urban areas. But, while this is true, heroin is increasingly becoming a problem in other areas, such as the much more sedate suburbs surrounding big cities. While previously safe from […]
View Full PostOxyContin is a prescription medication given for severe or chronic pain. Because of its properties and ingredients, it is also highly addictive. Many people become addicted to the drug, which can impact every aspect of their lives. It’s important to understand the legitimate uses for this drug, what can cause addiction and how OxyContin addiction […]
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