America came to know cocaine addiction and abuse intimately in the 1980s. While there are limited medical uses for cocaine, it was portrayed in popular media as a party drug or as a means of staying productive for long hours in competitive industries. It was equally popular with women and men, and that popularity contributed…
Substance use disorders are common in the United States. Millions of people struggle with addiction and require treatment to overcome it. Cocaine is one of the most commonly abused drugs, and many people enter women’s cocaine addiction treatment to rid themselves of their dependence on it. As people learn more about the way addictions form, we…
Rivotril—a brand name for clonazepam—is a medication usually prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. However, like with most prescription pills, people may develop a chemical dependency or misuse it, resulting in a Rivotril overdose. Thus, recognizing Rivotril overdose symptoms can help save a life. If you or a loved one is struggling with…
Loving someone who has a prescription drug addiction can be difficult. It is painful to watch your loved one slip further and further into their addiction. You might feel overwhelmed, angry, sad, or hopeless. Unfortunately, people who struggle with prescription drug addiction may not recognize their own problems or find the help they need to…
Heroin is an opioid street drug with a high potential for addiction. Many of the effects of heroin addiction are mental or psychological. However, the condition also produces a range of damaging physical effects. To recover your mental and physical health, you must enroll in a heroin addiction treatment program. That’s the only way to…
Almost 10 million Americans abuse pain medications every year. Included in this figure are millions of women. In addition, more than 10% of Americans develop diagnosable cases of painkiller abuse or addiction. Whether you know it or not, you may be included among those who are affected. If so, you need help from a painkiller…
Prescription drug abuse is when you take a medication prescribed for someone else or take your own prescription in a way other than what is prescribed. The prescription drugs can be anything from stimulants, sedatives, anti-anxiety medicines, or opioid painkillers. Abusing any substance can result in serious health consequences, including overdose and death. If you…
Traveling to Denver to receive addiction treatment can benefit those struggling with substance abuse issues. The city is home to several reputable addiction treatment centers. There may even be treatment programs that your local facilities do not provide. The “Mile High City” also offers a variety of activities and attractions that can help keep people…
Today, it’s legal to use marijuana and certain other cannabis products in much of the U.S. The increasing acceptance of these products has led some people to believe that marijuana use is generally harmless. However, this is not always the case. Like another legal substance, alcohol, marijuana can be a source of harmful dependence and…
Have you heard about addicts turning to anti-diarrhea drugs if they can’t get their hands on painkillers? If so, you may also have heard of loperamide. Some people refer to this medication as a poor man’s methadone due to its low cost and easy availability. Methadone has a proven place in opioid addiction treatment programs.…