How Is Meth Made?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), most of the meth, or methamphetamine in the United States, is made by criminal organizations in Mexico. When the meth is smuggled into the US as a liquid or powder, local meth labs turn it into crystal meth. These labs don’t require a lot of equipment […]
Prazosin Overdose
Prazosin was initially approved for treating high blood pressure under the brand Minipress. Still, it has gained popularity as a replacement for certain antidepressants to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related nightmares and is used to manage various other conditions. Because of this, clinicians should be aware of its drug interactions and the potential for […]
Mexican Xanax
Alprazolam, the brand name for Xanax, is also sold in Mexico, commonly called Mexican Xanax, but the medication’s official name is Farmapram. The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported counterfeit medications from Mexico laced with fentanyl, represented as Percocet, OxyContin, Xanax, and others. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is the deadliest drug threat […]
What Is Lortab?
Lortab is a prescription pain medication that contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen, the generic name for Tylenol. Hydrocodone, the habit-forming ingredient of Lortab, is the most frequently prescribed opioid in the United States— accounting for more than 83.6 million prescriptions in 2017. There are hundreds of brand names for hydrocodone products, and mostly all are combination […]
Can You Overdose on Xanax?
Xanax overdose is not often thought of as a common risk. However, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reported that alprazolam, the generic name for Xanax, is the most toxic and the most widely prescribed drug of its class. It is also the most prescribed psychotropic or mood-altering medication in the United States— accounting […]
Recovery vs. Sobriety
Unlike most medical conditions that have a clear definition of remission, for example, five years of being disease-free, addiction does not. Although addiction is a chronic disease, there isn’t a distinct definition of recovery and its significant difference from sobriety. Recovery vs. Sobriety Sobriety is the first step to recovery. They are interconnected, but their […]
What Is Carfentanil?
Carfentanil, like fentanyl, is so strong that even inhaling or touching it can be lethal. It is also cheap to make, and that’s why it’s often sold on the streets disguised as heroin. But carfentanil is 50 times more potent than heroin. Its presence in the United States drug market accounts for increased overdose deaths […]
What Is Residential Treatment?
Commonly used as a direct intervention for people battling substance abuse and mental disorders, residential treatment provides safe housing and around-the-clock medical care in a recovery environment. What Is Residential Treatment? Residential treatment is the first step for people struggling with addiction or co-existing mental and substance use disorders who need comprehensive, structured care. It’s […]
8 Signs You Need Professional Help
Seeking out treatment options, finding a therapist, or even reaching out to consider it is not a sign of weakness. Instead, it’s a big step toward self-care, a pillar in improving your mental and physical health and overcoming addiction and mental health conditions. Whether individual, group or family, psychotherapy or talk therapy is for anyone […]
