Xanax is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia. However, it comes with a high potential for abuse. Xanax is often used recreationally, and you can become addicted to Xanax even if you have a prescription from a doctor. You may wonder: What does Xanax addiction feel like? How do you spot the …
People often develop an addiction to more than one substance. This is called poly-addiction or polysubstance addiction. Some of the most common combinations are alcohol and drugs, such as benzodiazepines or opiates. When a person is addicted to multiple substances, it’s more difficult to stop using them because they create a powerful effect on the …
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Adderall is a combination medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, or major depressive disorder (MDD). It is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. When used as prescribed, this medication can help you to stay focused, feel alert and pay attention. It’s also a drug that is commonly abused. Because its stimulating qualities …
What is lean drink but the house party drug of choice? It mixes promethazine and codeine-containing cough syrup with a carbonated soda. Most importantly, it’s an addictive substance with a high overdose risk and potential addiction. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from the knowledgeable team at Promises Behavioral Health about what lean is and …
While much of the nation rightfully is focused on a deadly opioid crisis, another type of drug is proving nearly as destructive. Xanax, Valium, and other anti-anxiety medications in the benzodiazepine class are exacting a heavy toll of lives lost and ruined from addiction. The side effects of Xanax are just as dangerous as those …
Did you know that the effects on the brain of the two most commonly prescribed prescription opioids—hydrocodone and oxycodone—are virtually indistinguishable from those of heroin? The addictive nature of prescription opioids is partially responsible for the current prescription drug crisis and the vast underground market in which people buy and sell these drugs illegally. If …
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If you or a loved one are struggling with opioid addiction, seek professional help. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises Behavioral Health about how opioid use can affect your looks, how to spot signs of opioid use, and how our opioid addiction treatment program throughout the United States can help you or a …
Of all the drugs that alter a person’s looks, methamphetamine (meth) causes the most overt visible signs of abuse. So how does meth affect your looks? While meth sores and meth rash are common indicators of abusing the drug, many other physical and physiological changes are seen in long-term users. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with …
Why is cocaine so addictive? In the United States, the rates of cocaine abuse and addiction are very high. Learning what makes cocaine addictive is essential to understanding why so many Americans are drawn to the drug and tackling the underlying issue of cocaine addiction. Ultimately, what makes cocaine addictive is the same reason many …
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Why do some people get addicted to cocaine? It is a highly stimulating drug that achieves its effects by altering the normal brain levels of an important chemical called dopamine. Because of how it works on the brain and the rest of the central nervous system (CNS), the drug presents a severe risk for the …
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