Substance Use Disorder Resources

There are several kinds of addiction rehab centers available for both men and women. Some focus mainly on mental health disorders and others focus on only addictions. Several focus on the combination of both mental health disorders and addiction. There are many addiction rehab centers that offer programs to help a […]

Benzodiazepines are a drug classification.  They affect gamma-aminobutyric, a neurotransmitter which reduces nerve activity.  Gamma-aminobutyric is an inhibitory, tranquilizing neurotransmitter that suppresses the function of neurons in the brain.  Benzodiazepines amplify the effects of this neurotransmitter to slow down the nerve activity in the brain.  Since excessive nerve activity has been linked to anxiety disorders, […]

Barbiturates are what most doctors used to treat insomnia before coming out with benzodiazepines. Essentially, it attacks the central nervous system, acting as a depressant, which is why it was used to treat people suffering from insomnia. The overuse of this drug is what led many to continue to use […]

There are millions of prescriptions given out by physicians every single year for cyclobenzaprine. This is the main ingredient for the medication, Flexeril. Is Cyclobenzaprine a narcotic? It is a muscle relaxant that is often prescribed for treating back spasms and pain. Many experts believe that this medication is not […]

The 5 Most Addictive Prescription Medications On the surface, prescription medications seem safe enough. After all, doctors prescribe it to help us heal from pain, injury, or illness. If we are prescribed a medication, it is often because a doctor feels that the medication can provide us some benefit that […]

What To Expect At AA Meetings When you finish with an addiction treatment program, it might be helpful for you to attend AA meetings. While this can be scary for some, it can be beneficial to know more about these meetings. Some people want to know how long they will last […]

Many drug tests are conducted in the U.S. and while the number is declining, it’s still a common practice that should not be overlooked. Whether it’s for pre-employment screening, random drug tests for current employees, athletics or criminal justice procedures such as parole, entering and exiting alcohol addiction therapy, a failed […]

Many people are asking this question, “What does the acronym etoh stand for?” EtOH or etoh is a popular term frequently used by medical professionals and academic researchers. It refers to a substance also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, one of the main components found in alcoholic drinks. EtOH […]

High on BuSpar? The Addiction and Abuse Potential of Buspirone BuSpar, also known as buspirone, is often prescribed as an alternative anti-anxiety medication to benzodiazepines. It was introduced in tablet form in 1968 and was FDA approved in the United States in 1986. Thus BuSpar has a long history of use for treating anxiety […]

OxyContin: Uses, Side Effects, & Addiction Risks Oxycontin is a medication prescribed for medium to severe pain. It came out on the market in 1995. Oxycontin is similar to morphine and it is highly addictive. It is listed as a schedule II drug. The law is that a person can […]