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Oxycodone is a prescription painkiller that has significant misuse potential.1 In this article, we will discuss oxycodone misuse, its dangers, oxycodone addiction, and how to get help if you or someone you love needs it. What is Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a narcotic, prescription medication that’s used to alleviate pain. This opioid drug is made from […]

Although alcohol can make a person feel happy, pleasant, and sociable in short periods of time, excessive or chronic, long-term drinking can lead to alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction, officially referred to as an alcohol use disorder. Chronic alcohol use is also associated with other cognitive and mental health issues, including problems with learning or […]

Crystal meth is an exquisitely addictive drug with potent stimulant effects. People often use crystal meth for its relatively long-lasting euphoric high. Typically, individuals smoke or inject crystal meth and experience a high that can last 6-8 hours or more.1 If you, or someone you know, use crystal meth, it is critically important that you […]

It is important to get cocaine addiction rehabilitation as soon as possible – not just because of the psychological, financial, and social issues associated with substance abuse, but also because of long-term physical harm caused by the drug. It may also be difficult to know exactly how to help someone who may be struggling with […]

What is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone, an semisynthetic opioid medication comes in tablet form—in a variety of doses—to be taken orally.1 It is often found in combination with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Although hydrocodone can be beneficial when taken as directed under a physician’s supervision, as a Schedule II narcotic, under the Controlled Substances Act, it has a […]

What is Methadone?  Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist that’s regularly used as a maintenance treatment for opioid use disorders (OUDs) and as an opioid withdrawal medication.1,2 Like other opioids, methadone works by activating opioid receptors in the brain. But due to its more gradual impact on these receptors, methadone effects typically don’t include the […]

Originally developed as a surgical anesthetic in the 1950s, phencyclidine (PCP) can act as a depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen. It is most often found as a crystalline white, off-white, or yellowish powder, although it can sometimes be found in capsule or pill form, masquerading as a black market prescription drug. PCP is no longer a […]

What is Kratom? Kratom refers to the tropical trees native to Southeast Asia trees, known as Mitragyna speciosa, as well as to products that are derived from its leaves, which are sold as herbal supplements.1 Typically taken orally, kratom is legally sold online and in stores in different forms, including capsules, powders, and liquid extracts. […]

Barbiturates are a class of drugs developed from barbituric acid. This acid has no medicinal value on its own, but drugs derived from it can increase the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is a neurotransmitter that can affect nerve cell activity in the brain. Barbiturates are depressant drugs that slow down the central nervous […]

This page will discuss fentanyl, its risks and health effects, and fentanyl addiction treatment. What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a fully synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl is sometimes prescribed for legitimate medical reasons; however, it is also commonly synthesized in illicit labs and sold on the black market.2 Prescription […]