Cirrhosis of the liver is a condition in which scar tissue invades the healthy tissues of the liver, preventing it from working effectively. Cirrhosis cannot…
Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) is a medication that is used to treat opioid use disorder. Suboxone contains 2 different ingredients, buprenorphine, and naloxone. Buprenorphine (the active drug)…
Tramadol is a type of synthetic opioid medication that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Tramadol was initially thought to be less addictive…
Lorazepam is a type of benzodiazepine which is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders. Its brand name, Ativan, more commonly refers to lorazepam.…
Xanax is a potent benzodiazepine most commonly prescribed for the treatment of severe anxiety disorders. When prescribed, this medication is generally only taken at the…
The worry a parent feels if they suspect their child or teen is using drugs is huge. The sign of a loving parent is to…
A few months ago, while in a group therapy session, I first heard the term lapse. Relapse is something all addicts and people in recovery…
Cocaine, one of the most addictive drugs known to man other than heroin. It wrecks people’s lives and families every day. Cocaine is not grown…
Drugs are more prevalent in certain areas where there is more crime, homelessness, and drug dealing. Most everyone knows where the bad neighborhoods are in…
Drugs are almost ubiquitous, and their widespread and multiple uses make it impossible to exclude them from everyday life. When people use drugs, they do…