Drug Addiction

Many people in the United States live with anxiety disorders that impair their day-to-day functioning. Each year, doctors write millions of prescriptions for medications that can reduce symptoms of anxiety and panic. Several of these medications are household names, including Valium and Xanax. But there are other drugs that people…

Inhalants are a group of substances that can be inhaled to experience a mind-altering effect. When abused, these substances can cause effects like dizziness, increased heart rate, excitement, and slurred speech. Unfortunately, abusing these drugs can lead to a wide array of adverse effects, including asphyxiation, seizures, and even coma.[1]…

Oxycodone is a prescription opioid drug used to manage moderate to severe pain. Doctors often prescribe it to treat chronic pain among patients with conditions like cancer. While it is effective short-term, long-term use could cause you to become addicted to oxycodone. Opioid addiction can be a dangerous disease, leading…

Opioids are a class of prescription medications used to treat pain. Some of the substances that belong to this class of drugs include hydrocodone, morphine, codeine, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Opioids slow down the central nervous system in your brain and attach to opioid receptors to limit the symptoms of pain. …