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What is Concerta? Concerta is a stimulant medication that is primarily prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Concerta is the extended-release version of the drug methylphenidate, whereas its cousin drug Ritalin is the immediate-release form. Concerta is the brand name for methylphenidate. Concerta Uses & Classifications Methylphenidate is a controlled substance […]

What Happens When You Stop Drinking Cold Turkey? More than 28 million people aged 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder in 2020, a medical condition defined by the uncontrollable use of alcohol despite the negative impact on an individual’s physical and mental health and their relationships with family, friends, and others.1,2  Excessive, regular alcohol […]

What is Fentanyl Withdrawal? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but up to 100 times more potent.1 Prescribed to treat severe pain—such as that experienced immediately following surgery—fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are also manufactured and used illicitly.1 Fentanyl can be highly addictive due to its potency.1 It is among the most […]

What is Methadone? Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to manage pain and, more commonly, to treat opioid use disorders (OUDs).2 It’s regularly employed in medical detox to manage opioid withdrawal and as a maintenance treatment for OUDs.1 When used properly, methadone reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal, blunts the effects of illicit opioids, and […]

Phenibut Withdrawal Symptoms According to Mental Health Daily, phenibut withdrawal symptoms are often more severe and unexpected than people realize. Some of the physical and psychological effects reported include:1 Anxiety: Most people who stop phenibut feel an increase in anxiety levels. This can be extreme for a person who takes high doses and/or has an […]

What is Kratom? Kratom is derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa and is commonly marketed in tablet or powder form as a dietary supplement or sold in head shops as incense. However, for the last several years, the FDA has ordered the seizure and destruction of kratom and kratom-containing supplements and warmed consumers not to […]

Ketamine is a prescription drug that is classified as a dissociative anesthetic. It also has hallucinogenic and psychedelic properties, and it is often abused for the effects it can illicit. When ketamine is abused, it distorts the senses, causing the user to experience strange sights and sounds. It also produces a sense of detachment from […]

According to the MedlinePlus, club drugs include GHB, LSD, ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and Rohypnol. Withdrawal timelines from these drugs vary according to the specific drug, particulars of the individual, and other factors. GHB Withdrawal GHB (gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) is a metabolite that acts as a central nervous system depressant and is chemically similar to the inhibitory […]

They are also used to treat anxiety disorders, eating disorders, chronic pain, and a number of other conditions. Major Classes of Antidepressant Medications There are several major classes of antidepressant medications: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): These work selectively on serotonin and include well-known drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and others. Tricyclic antidepressants: These […]

Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Methamphetamine withdrawal can cause different acute and post-acute symptoms in different people. The severity and duration of meth withdrawal symptoms can vary based on different factors, such as someone’s route of administration, dose, drug purity, level of intoxication, their previous experience with withdrawal, the duration they used meth, their history of meth […]