Addictive Opiate- Heroin, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone
Many people do not realize that opiates and narcotics come from three sources: natural narcotics, made from the poppy, semi-synthetic narcotics, which are the same substances which are more processed and refined, and completely synthetic opiates which don’t use any of the ingredients found in the poppy plant.
“The narcotic drugs [...]
Drug Rehab Warns Public on Addictive OxyContin Prescription Medications
Oxycontin is an opioid analgesic, or narcotic. It comes in doses of 10, 20, 40, 60, and 80mg. The manufacturer is no longer shipping the 160mg doses because too many people have overdosed on them and died.
Oxycontin is a 12 hour time release medication. Normally pain [...]
Drug Abuse Signs To Be Aware Of
You know something is not right. Things have changed, attitudes are different, something is different, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.
Could it be drugs?
The Atlanta Recovery Center warns that unless you are aware of the signs of drug abuse, it may be difficult [...]
Marijuana, as this article points out, can cause confusion, especially for those who smoke it.
It remains the gateway drug to cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and other drugs and there really is no confusion about that.
It is also the gateway to drug rehab.
“A decade after voters in Washington state passed a medical-marijuana law, there is still confusion [...]
This article in CNN news talks about other things, but it is of interest that Rush promotes that drug treatment helped him to learn more about himself than he would have otherwise.
Reducing the stigma of Oxycontin abuse, a bit by his otherwise conservative life and views he has opened the door for other drug abusers [...]
Small marijuana farmers have been just waiting for the day when pot would be legalized – the time has come in many places and now suddenly they are competing with the drug cartel? This growth did not just happen in the last day or two – it has now just come to view.
Bringing ex-drug dealers [...]
Is GONE TOO FAR going too far? Does it communicate that there is some kind of ultimate fate for drug addicts or can it possibly bring hope?
While watching the heroin and cocaine addicts might be interesting or have some perverse entertainment value, perhaps the best education comes from those who made it through drug rehab [...]
It is more interesting and appealing when Mary Bono Mack speaks about addiction in her own family and she wants to do something about it as regards to public health.
Michael Jackson put addiction back on the radar screen and the need for addiction treatment is starting to appear.
As Congress is talking about health care and [...]
Didn’t anyone realize that ethical business men are not going to suddenly rush to open up dispensaries that provide marijuana? The same vendors that were selling illegally are likely to go from the illegal side to the legal side of sales, but unless they have a serious education about ethics, there is going to be [...]
Recognize Pain Killer Addiction Signs
Is someone you know using opiates?
Possibly a family member?
How can you tell?
Opiates are made from opium, a white liquid in the poppy plant. They’re also referred to as narcotics. Maybe you’ve heard of drugs called heroin, morphine or codeine. These are examples of opiates.
Opiates can produce a quick, intense feeling of [...]
