To answer the question, what are opiates, they are simply drugs derived from or related to opium. These are drugs that bind to opiate receptors in the brain; when misused, they can become habit forming and require help for people to discontinue their use. Currently, it is acceptable to use opiates for pain when a…
Adderall withdrawal symptoms commonly occur in people that have formed a chronic dependence on the drug or have gone on an Adderall binge. Either way, no one that takes the medication is free and clear of withdrawing after they stop its use. People have prescribed Adderall for attention deficit disorder ADD or ADHD; it is…
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, doctors and pharmacists dispensed 325,600 opiate prescriptions to Arizona residents last month. Between June 15, 2017, and April 4, 2019, there have 20,350 suspect opioid overdoses in Arizona. As both a physiological and psychological addictive substance, quitting opiates after becoming chemically dependent will induce opiate withdrawal symptoms.…
Methamphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth, “glass,” or “biker’s dope,” is a synthetic drug. Meth was first synthesized in the late 1800s in order to treat a variety of disorders such as narcolepsy, depression, and bronchial infections. Meth is a very addictive substance that can completely rob someone of their sense of self. There are…
While the names are often used interchangeably, you might be wondering what the difference is between meth vs crystal meth. In short, crystal meth is a more potent version of methamphetamine and comes in the form of a clear-bluish crystal rather than a powder. Meth is a bitter-tasting powder or pill. Usually, when people are…
With so many different types of prescription medications for pain in today’s market, it can be difficult to differentiate between them, especially when many of the names sound similar such as hydrocodone and oxycodone. Understanding the differences in prescribed drugs is helpful in taking a proactive approach to your health and well-being. In the presence of…
When it comes to finding conclusive answers for issues concerning the brain, we are still just cracking the surface. While many people believe that addiction runs in families, it’s not always the case that a child born to an addict will grow up to be an addict. But what about those people who do become…
In 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, synthetic fentanyl caused more than 28,000 deaths in the United States. As the drug responsible for the sharpest spike in overdose deaths, fentanyl is extremely dangerous and has vastly contributed to the deadliest overdose crisis in American history. 50 times more potent than heroin…
With the national opioid crisis showing no signs of easing up, education and awareness about opioids vs opiates is more prevalent than ever. According to a September US News & World Report article, the demographic at highest risk for an opioid overdose is white Americans. The drastic upsurge in opioid overdoses is not only killing…
In 2017, more than 72,000 Americans died from an overdose, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Of those deaths, at least two-thirds were linked to opioids. In late 2017, in response to these staggering numbers, the United States Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a national epidemic. What is an…