Zoloft (Sertraline) Overdose
Zoloft, the brand name for sertraline, is a widely prescribed antidepressant in the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It’s used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety disorders. While Zoloft is generally safe when taken as prescribed, there are significant risks associated with taking more […]
Can You Overdose on Gabapentin?
Gabapentin is a prescription medication mainly used to treat seizures and nerve pain. Gabapentin was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1993. People commonly use it for things not listed on the label, such as treating restless leg syndrome and some mental health issues. Gabapentin is safe when used correctly. Misuse […]
What Is the Risk of GHB Overdose?
Many people take small amounts of GHB, gamma hydroxybutyrate, to help with anxiety or to feel relaxed. GHB is a drug that can produce similar effects to alcohol but without the calories. However, GHB is infamous for its association with sexual attacks, unintentional overdoses, and deaths. GHB misuse is rising among people. Some are aware […]
Clonidine Overdose Potential
Clonidine is a common prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug has known benefits but can be harmful if not used correctly, leading to overdose or negative effects. What Is Clonidine? Clonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that works by stimulating receptors in the brain. This stimulation […]
Narcan: The Opioid Reversal Drug that Saves Lives
Narcan, the brand name for naloxone, is a life-saving medication that quickly reverses the dangerous effects of an opioid overdose, such as difficulty breathing. Healthcare professionals and bystanders alike can administer Narcan, which is available in user-friendly forms like nasal spray. Now, pharmacies in the United States can sell it without a prescription. This shows […]
What Is Harm Reduction?
At its core, harm reduction is a set of principles and approaches to substance abuse that prioritizes the immediate needs of people who use drugs and works to reduce harm and prevent overdoses. Despite rampant misinformation about the methods and motives behind harm reduction and substance abuse prevention programs and receiving almost no federal funding, […]
Benzodiazepine Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
Knowing the signs and symptoms of benzodiazepine overdoses can help prevent life-threatening situations. As the public health crisis of drug abuse and overdose deaths in the United States continues, benzodiazepine overdoses and addiction play a significant role in the statistics. Unfortunately, many people will die of fatal benzodiazepine overdoses before they get the chance to […]
GHB Overdose Symptoms
Many people intentionally use small doses of GHB for its sedative effects to self-medicate mental health issues like anxiety or mimic the depressive effects of alcohol without the calories. However, GHB is infamous for its role in sexual assaults, accidental GHB overdoses, and death. Despite its well-known reputation for causing dangerous side effects and potentially […]
Adderall Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, and Effects
Adderall abuse is widespread, and Adderall overdoses are becoming increasingly common, especially among college students who believe it gives them an academic advantage because people are unaware of the dangers of using the medication. Adderall can be an effective medication for managing attention deficit disorders with medical supervision and taking it as prescribed; approximately 4% […]
