What Are Opioids Prescribed For? Opioids are a type of narcotic painkiller medication given to people experiencing high levels of pain, often after a serious accident or due to a serious illness. Because they have a constipating effect, they are sometimes given...
What Is Xanax? Prescribed under the generic drug name Alprazolam, the brand name drug Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug. Doctors prescribe Xanax primarily to treat anxiety but it can also help alleviate depression and insomnia. Unfortunately, benzodiazepines like Xanax can also be...
Opioid Addiction in Older Adults Many adults often mix prescription drugs with non-prescription drugs and supplements, at risk for significant drug interaction. In 2015, 39% of drug-related deaths occurred in adults over the age of 50, with 75% of drug-related deaths in...
Fentanyl Addiction Facts Fentanyl has been making headlines as the leading cause of death for adults aged 18 to 45 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pharmaceutical Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 50 to...
The Difference Between Codeine and Hydrocodone Codeine and hydrocodone are both opioid pain medications that are used to treat pain and suppress the cough reflex in the brain. The difference between these two opioid pain medications is the chemical compounds that they...
What Is Adderall? Adderall is a prescription medication that doctors usually give to people suffering from ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a central nervous system stimulant amphetamine drug and is a Schedule II drug, meaning it has a high risk...
What to Expect in Opioid Detox Living with opioid addiction is a challenging place to be. You know you want to get help for your addiction and move away from a life of opioid dependency, but you have reservations about the detox...
Xanax Detox and Withdrawal Many Naples residents have had a prescription for Xanax written for them at some point in their life. Xanax is a benzodiazepine sedative drug prescribed to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, stress, and panic disorders. It works by...
What Does it Mean to Wean Off Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a potent prescription opioid medication prescribed to those who suffer from moderate to severe discomfort and pain. The drug is highly addictive and can be easily abused, creating an intense high for...
What Is a Methadone Clinic? A methadone clinic is a physical place a person with an addiction to opioid drugs like heroin, morphine, oxycontin, and other prescription drugs can go to stop using these drugs in a way that keeps them safe...