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What is Purple Drank?

April 10, 2024

Despite having legitimate medical uses, all drugs can be dangerous when people abuse them. Substance abuse involves using drugs against a medical professional’s instructions. This behavior can lead to the creation of new drugs such as purple drank. Overall, the concoction is dangerous because of its ingredients. Ingredients in Purple Drank People use many names to refer to purple drank, including lean, sizzurp, dirty Sprite, and other variations. The drink

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Five Codeine Side Effects

March 28, 2024

Codeine is a prescription drug that comes in pill and liquid forms. Despite having a real medical purpose, it’s an opiate and narcotic. Codeine is usually safe to use when people follow their doctor’s prescription. In situations of abuse, however, several codeine side effects make the drug harmful. Short- and Long-Term Codeine Side Effects Many people abuse codeine for the euphoric side effects. They take it in high doses to

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The Opioid Epidemic

October 21, 2022

The opioid crisis, sometimes referred to as the opioid epidemic, is taking the lives of people in every community annually. However, many people aren’t aware of the extent of the problem. Prescription Narcotic Abuse Opioids are narcotic painkillers available with a prescription. They act similarly to heroin and are almost as addictive. Many people start using opioids for valid reasons. For example, doctors often prescribe them to manage severe injuries

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The Opioid Epidemic and Drugs in America

October 21, 2022

In America, the challenges addiction to drugs pose are significant. Physical and psychological drug or alcohol dependence is causing many to lose jobs, wreck relationships, and fall into financial turmoil. Drugs in America, particularly heroin and opioid use, are a nationwide crisis that needs to be addressed with individualized care. The Hard Facts In recent years, the headlines highlight the extent of drug addiction in America. For example, the National

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4 Xanax Side Effects

August 17, 2023

Xanax is a prescription medication in the benzo class. Overall, doctors prescribe it to calm panic and anxiety symptoms. Specifically, it inhibits certain brain activities, resulting in a calm, euphoric feeling. Learning about the other Xanax side effects helps you determine if you or someone you love has an addiction. Xanax Side Effects Xanax is a powerful medication and many people develop an addiction because of the way it makes

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What is Zohydro Addiction?

October 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain that the U.S. is experiencing an opioid crisis. About half of the deaths from opioids involve a prescription medication, including Zohydro. What is Zohydro addiction? It’s an overwhelming urge to use the substance despite the known consequences. What is Zohydro Addiction? Zohydro may be one of the country’s deadliest substances. Essentially, it’s a powerful painkiller that’s relatively new to the market. One

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What Is a Pill Mill?

October 21, 2022

Have you ever heard a news story about doctors illegally prescribing pain medications? Often, “pill mill” is associated with these dealings. What is a pill mill? Overall, it’s a phrase authorities use when describing the act of prescribing narcotics when they aren’t necessary. What is a Pill Mill? Although many patients visit doctors for valid reasons, some people simply look for more medication. Above all, opioid painkillers are highly addictive.

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What is Dilaudid Addiction?

October 21, 2022

Developing a narcotic addiction is always possible. This includes the dangerous drug, Dilaudid. What is Dilaudid addiction? It’s a tolerance that quickly develops within a few weeks. Above all, understanding the signs of addiction helps you decide if you need help. What is Dilaudid Addiction? Dilaudid is the brand name for hydromorphone, an opioid for pain management. It reduces the way pain signals affect the brain. Additionally, it produces a

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