The words "addiction" and "drug use" usually make people think of alcohol, tobacco or pills. Rarely do people recognize words like benzodiazepine, except as a term on a prescription label. You shouldn’t let the complicated name stop you from educating yourself. The more you know about benzodiazepines, the more likely you will be to recognize [...]
The 1980s provided a clear message about drugs to all parents: Just say no! However, today’s drug landscape is far more complex, with conflicting messages about alcohol, tobacco, opiates and marijuana coming from various sources. Recently, business magnate Richard Branson thrust this issue into the spotlight. How? By stating that if kids are going to [...]
Withdrawal may be the most frightening part of drug addiction. Some heroin and opiate addicts resist getting help because they’re afraid of the withdrawal symptoms that would come if they try to quit. While it is not a pleasant experience, withdrawal is a necessary part of addiction recovery. Knowing what to expect from the process [...]
“Thou shalt not commit adultery” can be a bit grayer than the Ten Commandments indicates. Many people wonder if viewing pornography or using a webcam to facilitate sexual experiences is actually cheating. Whether you think of these situations as adultery, if you have a pornography, webcam or other sexual addiction, now is the time to [...]
For people suffering from severe pain, methadone may be a solution. This powerful analgesic medication is also used in some situations as a replacement drug for people who are recovering from addiction to other (more harmful) painkillers. Introducing Methadone Methadone is an incredibly addictive opioid. Even prescription levels of methadone can be habit forming, and [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.