Drug and alcohol addictions are getting a lot of media coverage, but for most of us, they seem far away and even impossible to apply to ourselves. But if you’re drinking or taking prescription or illicit drugs, and doing so on a regular basis, you might actually be chemically dependent. Most of us think of…
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug that is used as an analgesic or anesthetic. The drug is typically used to treat patients with moderate to severe pain or to help manage pain after surgery. Fentanyl is one of the strongest opioid drugs available today and it is important to know how…
What is Percocet? Percocet is a brand name prescription narcotic that is a combination of Oxycodone and Acetaminophen, and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is a powerful opioid narcotic in several potent pain relievers, and Acetaminophen is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever, whose most common brand is Tylenol. It is important…
The drug Flakka is another of the new breed of dangerous designer drugs. But what is flakka? It is produced in laboratories and appear suddenly on the market. Flakka, which derives its name from the Spanish slang for pretty woman (“la flaca”), is a form of the drug alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone (alpha-PVP). Interestingly, this drug was developed…
Suboxone and Subutex withdrawal can be extremely difficult. Subutex and Suboxone are forms of the synthetic opiate buprenorphine that was developed to help opiate addicts to end their addictions. The drug was intended to provide a safer and less-stigmatized alternative to methadone for opiate addicts. However, since buprenorphine is also an opiate, it is highly…
Like many people, your doctor may have prescribed Percocet to help you deal with chronic or acute pain. Upon your first use of the drug, you may have experienced a Percocet high. This can include feelings of sleepiness and euphoria. Not everyone who takes the drug will experience a Percocet high, but for those who…
A stimulant works on the central nervous system to increase cognitive function or alertness. Stimulants can be illicit substances, such as cocaine, or prescription medications. These drugs are taken orally, injected, or snorted. Many people use some form of stimulants every day. For example, caffeine in coffee and nicotine found in cigarettes are both considered…
For many people, experimenting with heroin came on the heels of getting accidentally addicted to prescription painkillers. When they could no longer get a prescription from their doctor, or their insurance would no longer pay for it, they turned to heroin in order to get relief from their pain. In addition to that relief, though,…
For anyone dealing with addiction issues, life can be stressful. Figuring out how to get help, admitting that you need treatment, and other concerns are all part of the problem. But we can help. At Oceanfront Recovery, you can get past speed drug effects and other addiction problems. We want to be the ones to…
If you’re facing addiction issues and Klonopin side effects, we want you to know that you’re not alone. There are many people who struggle with addiction to medications like Klonopin. These types of drugs are so frequently prescribed that it can be all too easy for them to become a concern. If you find that…