Xanax is part of a class of medications called benzodiazepines. Alprazolam (Xanax) is used to treat anxiety and panic disorder. But people also take it…
There’s a common myth that someone will get just a gastric suction procedure and be fine immediately after an overdose. If only overdoses were so…
Opioid abuse is an all-American epidemic, unique to our country. It is widespread enough to carry the label of a public health outbreak. Abuse covers…
Every year, the Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) provides an insight into teenage drug abuse by surveying high school students. In the 2019 report, it…
We can’t choose who we fall in love with. It’s not uncommon to find someone struggling with the predicament of, “I’m in love with a…
Can COVID-19 disrupt addiction and recovery treatments? Let’s explore how the pandemic is impacting those in their drug and alcohol rehab journey.
After an overdose, opiate addiction treatment is the next crucial step. Read on to find out how one local hospital is offering a new way…
Opiates like painkillers and heroin almost entirely drive this trend. Fortunately, reversing overdose trends in the county is possible. Combining the use of Narcan, education,…
If someone endures a crystal meth overdose, their chances of recovery depend on the quantity of the drug they took and how fast they receive…
Generally, cough syrups contain codeine. It helps reduce cough, but it’s also an opiate- meaning it can be habit-forming.