“Doctor shopping” is common when a person has an addiction to prescription medications. Often, they are self-medicating and not using the medicine as prescribed. As a result, they are using more of the drug and run out before getting an …
Tramadol is a prescription pain reliever generally used for the short-term treatment of painful conditions from accidents and injuries or post-surgical pain. However, continued use of the drug can lead to misuse. Tramadol is also available …
Whether you take opioids as a prescription or misuse them, you risk becoming addicted to them. Addiction starts when you first enjoy the pleasurable sensations of opioids. Then, when the drugs wear off, you undergo opioid detox. However, to …
Many tweens, teens, and young adults can experiment with various inhalants when looking for a quick “high.” Part of what makes inhalants so enticing is they are readily available. In most cases, they are sold legally, making them easily …
When you or someone you love struggles with substance use disorder, they may start to use more than one substance. For example, they may have an alcohol use disorder and start experimenting with various drugs only to develop an addiction to …
You may have seen reason reports and viral posts claiming fentanyl is the leading cause of death for adults aged 18-45. The opioid epidemic is no news, but these reports of skyrocketing fentanyl overdoses may be shocking. You may be asking …
