Is Dilaudid More Powerful Than Percocet?
January 5th, 2021Percocet is considered weaker than Dilaudid because it's prescribed for less severe injuries or surgeries, while Dilaudid is for strong chronic pain.
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How Potent is Buprenorphine?
January 4th, 2021Buprenorphine is a powerful medication that is 25 to 100 times more potent than morphine but is significantly different from standard opioids.
Can You Get High on Methadone?
December 30th, 2020Methadone has been known to produce a “high” when taken in extremely high doses so this opioid-based drug can be abused and is addictive.
New Jersey is the Regional Hub for Heroin Distribution
December 23rd, 2020Plenty of heroin arrives in New Jersey through Newark ports, making New Jersey a regional hub for heroin distribution across the Northeast.
How Was Morphine Discovered?
December 19th, 2020Doctors have been long trying to cure or aid chronic pain that so many people have suffered daily, so they discovered morphine.
Famous People That Fatally Overdosed
December 16th, 2020Fatal drug overdoses take away people from us regardless of their socioeconomic background, how much money they have, or how famous they are.
Why Was Prohibition Unsuccessful?
December 11th, 2020Let's go over the main points on why there was a Prohibition on alcohol sales and consumption in the United States.
Is Eminem Still in Recovery?
December 4th, 2020Eminem has successfully reached 12 years of continuous sobriety and lives his life by the guidelines of recovery.
Why Using Drugs is a Bad Idea
November 28th, 2020Drug use can start as a way to escape—but it can quickly make your life worse. Besides just not feeling well, drugs negatively affect your brain and body.
Does Cocaine Burn Your Nose?
November 20th, 2020After prolonged cocaine use, one of the most common long-term effects of snoring cocaine is a septal perforation or a hole in the septum.
Why is Adderall the Drug of Choice for College Students?
November 15th, 2020Young men and women who experiment with Adderall in college have a difficult time breaking negative behavioral patterns later on in life.
Are COVID-19 Restrictions Closing Drug Rehab Centers?
November 13th, 2020COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has not put a stop to addiction, nor has it put an end to the need for drug and alcohol rehab.
Reasons for Choosing Drugs Over Family
November 10th, 2020When a family member loves someone who is addicted, they probably spend most of their energy and time hoping and praying they will change.
Is Klonopin Used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
November 8th, 2020Klonopin is a benzodiazepine prescribed for short-term treatment of generalized anxiety disorders but the drug is very addictive.
Are Children of Drug Abusers More Prone to Addiction?
November 6th, 2020Those who have family members who struggle with drug addiction are more likely to develop an addictive disorder themselves.
Is Valium Used for Treating Panic Attacks?
October 30th, 2020Valium can be prescribed short-term for the treatment of panic attacks but it's also a very addictive benzodiazepine.
Can You Overdose on Methadone?
October 23rd, 2020Large amounts of Methadone can even slow or stop a person from breathing, leading to an opioid overdose that can be fatal if untreated.
Can Naltrexone Get You High?
October 18th, 2020Even when taken in extremely high doses, naltrexone generally does not produce euphoric effects but this is very dangerous to your health.
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