Benzo Abuse
Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline and Detox Treatment
The opioid crisis has caused the American public to realize that many of the drugs used today have both good and bad effects on users. One of the most popular, the opioid painkiller tramadol, has a number of serious effects on users that are important to learn. The drug can also cause tramadol abuse and…
Read MoreXanax and Alcohol
What is Xanax? Xanax is the brand name of alprazolam, a central nervous system depressant belonging to the broad group of benzodiazepines. Depressants work by ‘depressing’ or slowing down the central nervous system. They reduce the activity of the neurotransmitters in the brain that communicate with the rest of the nerves in the body. This…
Read MoreDangers of Smoking and Snorting Percocet
Percocet is a prescription drug that consists of a combination of the opioid oxycodone and the analgesic acetaminophen. Percocet is produced specifically for pain relief of chronic pain such as intestinal pain, severe back pain, and gallstone pain. The oxycodone in Percocet travels to the brain, attaching to proteins known as ‘opioid receptors’ on the…
Read MoreTypes of Benzos
Benzos like Valium and Xanax are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America today. These medications have been proven effective in treating seizure disorders, panic attacks, and anxiety, but when used as prescribed, benzo abuse can occur. Regardless of the types of benzos used, they can become highly addictive, eventually leading to a…
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