In the News: FDA Backs Tighter Control on Hydrocodone
In the News: FDA Backs Tighter Control on Hydrocodone
The Food and Drug Administration is recommending new restrictions on prescription medicines containing hydrocodone, the highly addictive painkiller that has grown into the most widely prescribed drug in the US. In a major policy shift, the agency said in an... Learn MoreMy Last 100 days as an addict
Many people (in and outside of recovery) believe that an addict has to “hit their bottom” before they are ready to get clean. I don’t think that is the case for everyone, though. Don’t get me wrong, things had gotten... Learn MoreOpinion: How can we prevent prescription drug abuse while still adequately treating pain?
Prescriptions for painkillers in the United States have nearly tripled in the past two decades and fatal overdoses have reached epidemic levels, exceeding those from heroin and cocaine combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prescription... Learn MoreOpinion: Should Marijuana (and other drugs) Be Legalized?
I am not sure if there is any right answer to the question if marijuana and other drugs should be legalized. There are definitely pros and cons to both keeping marijuana and other drugs criminalized and making them legal. And... Learn More5 Signs of Vicodin Addiction
Vicodin is one of the most frequently abused drugs in the United States. It is a mixture of the opiate hydrocodone and the over the counter medication acetaminophen. The reason for Vicodins’ high rates of abuse is because it is so... Learn MoreYour Face on Drugs: Meth
You might be familiar with terms such as “meth mouth” and “meth mites,” referring to the physical appearance of meth users. And it’s no wonder these terms are thrown around in pop culture and daily language. It’s not just an... Learn MoreThe Dangers of Adderall Addiction
Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) that is used to treat the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD. Adderall is classified as a central nervous system stimulant, a psychoactive drug, which means that it... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Speedballs
What are Speedballs? The practice of speedballing among drug users dates back to the 1930s however, it got a lot of media and public attention in March of 1982 with the death of beloved actor and comedian John Belushi. A... 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 MoreDrug Myths Debunked: Prescription Pills
Here it is folks, another entry in our series Drug Myths Debunked. And, as always, these articles are meant to clear the air about specific drugs. They are in no way a recommendation to go and use any of the... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 50’s
The 50’s were an interesting time in history. They are kind of overlooked in the history of drug abuse but the truth is they are what made the 60s happen. In fact much of the drug use that is seen... 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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