Doctors prescribe many drugs that can potentially become addictive and cause a real problem. Ritalin is one of those drugs. It is a central nervous system stimulant often prescribed to help individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. It affects chemicals in the central nervous system, namely the brain and nerves, which play a…
Soma Addiction Rehab Soma (carisoprodol) may not be the most familiar name in addictive drugs, but this highly effective and highly addictive pain killer is as easy to get hooked on as the more famous Oxycodone or Percocet. Prescribed specifically for musculoskeletal pain, Soma is a muscle relaxer that blocks the pain signals sent to…
History of Subutex Subutex and Suboxone are medications that have been approved for the treatment of dependence on opiates. Both of these medications contain the same active ingredient, buprenorphine hydrochloride. This drug works to reduce the symptoms of opiate dependence. Subutex contains only buprenorphine hydrochloride, and it was this formulation that was developed as the…
If you suffer from Opana abuse, you know what a difficult road you have traveled. What began as a treatment for severe pain has led to a much bigger problem. You are now facing the battle of addiction and cannot get through a single day without more Opana. You are desperate to get more of…
Kratom Addiction Treatment Center There are many different types of drugs around the world that have addictive properties. Kratom is one of those drugs. It is made up of leaves that come from a native tree in Thailand. The drug can enter the system in a variety of different ways. It can be smoked, chewed, ingested…
Designer Drug Addiction Treatment Center A designer drug is a substance that results from experimentation in a lab. Common designer drugs requiring addiction treatment include MDMA, bath salts, ecstasy, and MDPV. Designer drugs have been modified from their more traditional properties. They can have similar properties to drugs, including meth or heroin, but have been…
Drug and alcohol abuse are known to increase risk factors for many things. One of those is HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. when people misuse substances, their lifestyle choices shift and they make choices that put them at higher risk for contracting different things like HIV. A direct HIV risk factor may come from…
One addiction people may not consider is nasal spray. It is something people use quite often to spray their noses for congestion and enable them to breathe easier. It is only supposed to be used for up to three days. Any longer than that, it may cause rebound congestion. It means congestion caused by medication…
Having a few drinks or doing drugs occasionally is some peoples’ way of relaxing. When that is gone in sobriety and recovery, it can feel difficult to sleep at night. Sometimes it is hard to shake those old coping mechanisms and embrace the third way. While it is common for people with sleep disorders to…
Therapy is a helpful way to work through triggers that may be harmful in recovery. When they come on stronger than ever, it is good to have some strategies to deal with them effectively. It starts with outlining how to navigate them when they hit and what to do if they are too strong to…