Archive for January, 2010

Hydrocodone Abuse: A High Feeling from Prescription Meds

Hydrocodone is abused across all geographic areas and age groups. Of particular concern is the abuse of hydrocodone by school age children. Since it produces a high feeling, it is the prescription drug of choice for many who choose to abuse drugs.

Drug Relapse Prevention: How to Help Yourself or a Friend

If you are tired of seeing your loved one going to rehab only to relapse over and over it’s important to dig deeper. All of the groundwork can lost after an effective long-term rehab center program because of slipping.

Fentanyl Pain Killer Addiction: What It Is and Stopping It

Fentanyl, a powerful opiate that can be 50 times stronger than morphine, is prescribed only for individuals with long-term chronic pain, including some cancer patients. However, as a Schedule II drug, it is also extremely habit-forming and difficult to stop taking not only because of the psychological dependency that builds up but the [...]

Opiate Detox Recovery: Process of Detoxification

If someone is addicted to opiates then an important step is to go for drug treatment is going through opiate detox recovery. Detoxification is when the body is cleansed of unhealthy toxins from heavy drug use. These toxins can be found in drugs such as heroin, morphine, oxycontin, percoset and vicodin. Both street drugs as [...]

Meth User Symptoms: Detecting Abuse Problems

Many people who are high on methamphetamine or meth gain self confidence and the “Superman Syndrome”. The “Superman Syndrome” is when the meth user become invincible and will try to attempt dangerous stunts.

Using Naltrexone to Combat Alcoholism and Other Problems

Naltrexone is a drug that has been FDA –approved for the treatment of alcoholism and other addictions. It works by blocking the endorphins that are usually released when people drink or use drugs.