Dangerous New Drug: Nucynta
Apparently in the eyes of the makers of Nucynta there aren’t enough drugs on the market to take care of, well, pretty much anything, including pain. Nucynta is one of the newest opioid analgesics to hit the market. This means that,... Learn MoreDrug Myths Debunked: Alcohol
The latest in our Drug Myths Debunked series, this one should ruffle a few feathers… Myth: Drinking isn't all that dangerous. Fact: One in three 18 to 24 year olds admitted to the emergency room for serious injuries are also... Learn MoreInternational Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is a day that hopes to reduce the shame and guilt that is so often associated with drug use and drinking. International Overdose Awareness Day themes include prevention and remembrance. International Overdose Awareness Day wants to provide... Learn MoreIn the News: ‘That 70’s Show’ Star Lisa Robin Kelly Dies in Rehab
Lisa Robin Kelly, who rose to fame as Laurie Forman on "That '70s Show" died on Wednesday night. She was 43. Ms. Kelly’s agent, Craig Wyckoff, said the actress had been dealing with addiction at the time of her... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Alcohol and Antidepressants
First of all, you may be at risk of alcohol abuse if you already suffer from depression. Research shows that people with depression are at a greater risk of abusing substances and developing addiction. If you find that you have... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Cocaine and Ecstasy
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is a synthetic as well as psychoactive drug that is similar to amphetamines and hallucinogens. Specifically in the case of hallucinogens: mescaline. It produces feelings of euphoria, energy, emotional warmth, and empathy towards others and... Learn MoreIn the News: South Beach “Party Princess” Expected to Take Plea Deal in Fatal Crash Case
A self-described “party princess” is expected to plead guilty this afternoon to the gruesome hit-and-run car crash that killed South Beach chef Stefano Riccioletti in January. Karlie Tomica, according to sources, has agreed to serve four years behind bars, two... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Xanax and Methadone
Methadone and Xanax are often combined by people on methadone maintenance programs. The combination increases the "high" of both drugs and many users compare it to the "high" that is experienced when using heroin. Methadone is a very strong painkiller. It is also... Learn MoreIn the News: ‘Glee’ Monteith Tribute Will Address Addiction
Cory Monteith's addiction-related death will be addressed in the "Glee" episode bidding farewell to his character, Finn Hudson, a Fox executive said Thursday. Fox entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly told reporters the drama will address Cory Monteith's death in the third... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Heroin and Alcohol
Drugs of abuse may give the user a feeling of pleasure, but it is important to remember that they are toxic substances. The vast majority of drug overdose cases involve the use of more than one drug. In 2003 the... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Cocaine and Alcohol
As an addict and alcoholic I rarely did one drug at a time. Much like everything in my addiction, it was total chaos, balls to the wall, go hard or go home, do it all or don’t do it all,... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Xanax and Alcohol
The Synergistic Effect The term synergistic effect, or additive effect, refers to an increased intensity caused by the combination of two substances when introduced into the person’s system. For example, two medications taken together might have a more potent effect... Learn More
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