Demerol (Meperidine) Side Effects, Addiction & Treatment
You’ve probably heard of Demerol. This drug is a synthetic opioid pain medication that is rather common. It’s also known as meperidine or pethidine; Demerol is the brand name under which this medication is most frequently prescribed and sold. If you’ve ever been hospitalized for pain or have received opioid pain relief during child labor, […]
Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) Abuse, Addiction and Recovery
Cyclobenzaprine, formerly most commonly sold under the brand name Flexeril, is a muscle relaxant that is often prescribed to treat injuries and pain from those injuries and other similar skeletal muscular conditions. Late last year, Flexeril was discontinued in the United States – for reasons that are unclear, but that are likely related to its […]
What is Vivitrol: Uses, Side Effects, & Treatment
Vivitrol is a drug that was created to help people who are struggling with addiction. It’s used primarily for people who are trying to break free from an addiction to alcohol and for people who wish to remain clean and sober from opioids. This drug, also known as naltrexone, is an opioid antagonist and is […]
Pristiq: Side Effects, Withdrawal, & Addiction Treatment
Many people have never heard of the pharmaceutical drug Pristiq. Unfortunately, others know it all too well. This drug is prescribed for the treatment of major depressive disorder, and over half a million Americans take it every year for this purpose. Although Pristiq – also known by its generic name, desvenlafaxine – helps many people […]
What Are Whippets Drugs? Why Are They Dangerous?
In some social circles, the small canisters of nitrous oxide called whippits are an extremely popular way to get a quick jolt of euphoria. But today’s partygoers may be surprised to learn that recreational nitrous oxide isn’t a new trend; there have been recorded uses of it dating back to the 1800s, not long after […]
Concerta Withdrawal Timeline, Symptoms and Treatment
Concerta is the brand name of a drug that is prescribed to treat ADHD and it’s very commonly used for this purpose. The actual name of this medication is methylphenidate; it’s a long-acting stimulant that helps people increase their focus and attention levels. However, because this drug also has euphoric effects, it has a high […]
Effexor: Side Effects, Withdrawal, and Addiction
Efexxor is a drug that is commonly prescribed for depression. It’s one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States; in fact, it’s the forty-fourth most prescribed drug in our nation today, and over 3 million people take it each day. Efexxor is the brand name for this drug and is the name […]
The Dangers of Mixing Benadryl and Alcohol
When winter cold symptoms hit us hard, many turn to Benadryl for relief. This over-the-counter medication is commonly used to treat cold symptoms and also helps us to get a good night’s sleep when we are sick. Because it’s so commonly used, many people don’t realize that it can be dangerous when combined with alcohol. […]
Hangover Anxiety: A Guide to Hangxiety Relief
The term “hangxiety” may be new to you, but it’s a very real thing and you may have suffered from it in the past – or on the regular – without even knowing that there was a word for how you’re feeling. As you might guess, hangxiety is a relatively new word for something that […]
What Is Wet Brain? Symptoms, Stages & Facts
Have you heard of wet brain syndrome? The true name for this disorder is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, but it’s better known by its colloquial name. Acute, chronic deficiency of vitamin B1, or thiamine, causes this brain disorder. There are two major causes of this nutritional deficiency: poor nutrition for a long period, and long-term alcoholism. Wet […]