Amphetamines: Killer Stimulants
Amphetamines were developed in the beginnings of the 20th century. As use of amphetamines spread, so did their abuse. In the 1960s, amphetamines became a perceived remedy for helping truckers to complete their long routes without falling asleep, for weight control, for helping athletes to perform better and train longer, and for treating [...]
Atlanta Recovery Center Warns of Synthetic Narcotic Deaths
In contrast to the pharmaceutical products derived from opium, synthetic narcotics are produced entirely within the laboratory. The continuing search for products that retain the analgesic properties of morphine without the consequent dangers of tolerance and dependence has yet to yield a product that is not susceptible to [...]
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 [...]
Xanax Abused by Many, Causing Xanax Addiction
Many are now finding themselves in a drug rehab, unwittingly becoming addicted to prescription drugs.
Myra, a housewife, mother of 4, and grandmother to two, tells her story of her life before coming to The Atlanta Recovery Center to get help to quit her Xanax addiction:
I had a great life, [...]
Benzodiazepine abuse, such as Xanax, Valium, and Ativan, can cause addiction, even death, and withdrawals often need medical intervention.
Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are a class of psychoactive drugs with varying hypnotic, sedative, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic properties. Sold as Xanax (alprazolam), Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam), these slow down the central [...]
Internet Labeled a “Pharmaceutical Candy Store”
The amount of drugs that can be obtained by many through the internet is causing concern in many.
The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that the internet is a way that many bare getting prescription drugs- without prescriptions.
Mary Rieser, Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in [...]
Percocet is a Dangerously Addictive Prescription Drug
Percocet has been used successfully to treat various physical pains and surgery recovery. Since it is a combination of a combination of oxycodone, a strong narcotic pain killer, and acetaminophen, better known as the main ingredient of Tylenol, a less strong pain killer, it relieves pain effectively.
Take it for more [...]
Heroin Addiction Treated Successfully
Heroin addiction, as many people realize, is difficult to kick. Faced with sever withdrawals, the addict often finds it easier to simply keep using heroin, despite the risks of overdosing, contracting HIV or hepatitis, or being caught by police.
After becoming addicted, the person is reduced to using just to feel normal, [...]
Methadone Use Increases, Despite Dangers
The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that methadone abuse continues despite evidence that methadone misuse can cause death.
Mary Rieser, Executive Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in GA states: “Methadone is a synthetic narcotic used to treat opoid addiction. In 1999, methadone was established as [...]
Parties Teens Attend Can Be Deadly
You may not know this, but seven of the top ten drugs being abused by teenagers today are legal prescriptions or over-the-counter medications.
What does this have to do with your teen?
Let’s say you have teenagers.
They say that they are going to a friend’s house for a party. You, reminded of [...]
