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 [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 8.5 million people in the U.S. use prescription sleep aids. At a glance, sleep aids can seem like the perfect solution to sleeping problems: Just take a simple pill and fall into a deep sleep within minutes. However, studies show that people who [...]
In the summer of 2011, the prescription antidepressant Lexapro accounted for more than $720 million in sales in the United States. By early 2013, that number had dropped dramatically – and it hasn’t seen a rise since. One of the most prescribed antidepressants in the country has taken a nosedive in use and sales. Why? [...]
Klonopin and Xanax are two of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of anxiety, and both belong to the drug family known as benzodiazepines. These drugs work by suppressing the central nervous system and effecting GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in the brain. The result is slowed nerve impulses and a powerful calming effect. The [...]
Antidepressants are a broad category of drugs. These medications are prescribed widely, with one in 10 Americans having a prescription for them. These substances control chemical levels in the brain, although the precise way they work depends upon the specific medication itself. Many of these drugs are not considered habit-forming when used correctly and under [...]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.