Drug Addiction>Opioid Addiction

Is Suboxone Addictive?

By Corey Kessler
October 15, 2022

Suboxone is an FDA-approved drug that is often prescribed by licensed physicians to wean a person off an opioid dependency or addiction. However, like all . . .

By Corey Kessler
September 1, 2022

The seemingly innocuous painkiller Tramadol is becoming a popular drug around the world. Tramadol is available in long-acting or extended-release tablets and capsules. If not . . .

By Corey Kessler
September 1, 2022

Fioricet is a popular medication approved to treat symptoms of tension headaches. Migraines affect close to one billion people worldwide. More than an intense headache, . . .

By Corey Kessler
August 25, 2022

Oxycodone (usually sold under the brand name OxyContin) is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. However, as with other prescription medications, . . .

By Corey Kessler
August 20, 2022

Fentanyl is a manmade drug that was first synthesized by Paul Janssen, a Belgian physician, in 1960. It is primarily used by doctors for anesthesia . . .

By Corey Kessler
May 26, 2022

In the fight against the opioid crisis, many are looking to control the opioid epidemic effectively. One new approach to treating addiction to opioids is . . .

By Corey Kessler
August 16, 2021

Vicodin is a popular opioid painkiller that treats moderate to severe pain. Usually, people receive a prescription after oral surgery or outpatient procedures to treat . . .

By Corey Kessler
July 22, 2021

Percs is short for Percocet, a potent prescription opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain after surgery or injury. While it’s a Schedule II . . .

By Corey Kessler
July 21, 2021

Roxicodone (Oxycodone) is a medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. It belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. Like most . . .

By Corey Kessler
July 20, 2021

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. This prescription opioid is approved to treat chronic pain often after . . .