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Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal

May 26, 2017

The world of opioids can be divided into two categories: illicit opioids and prescription opioids. Illicit opioids include substances like heroin that people abuse to reach a euphoric and relaxed state. In contrast, prescription opioids are commonly used by doctors in a medical setting to treat pain. Some of these powerful painkillers include codeine, oxycodone,…

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

May 24, 2017

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Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine that affects chemicals in the brain that are unbalanced in people with severe anxiety. Xanax is used to treat panic disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression. Though Xanax is not without side effects, some people need it to get through their days and manage panic attacks. It’s a strong benzodiazepine, 10…

Help Stop Prescription Drug Abuse! Here’s What To Do With Expired Medications

November 9, 2016

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Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in our country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially declared it an epidemic. As of 2012, overdose deaths from prescription opioids increased to nearly 17,000, and heroin has seen a 75 percent increase from 2007 to 2011. But what if we told you that there…

Could a New Batch of Opioids Relieve Pain Without Being Addictive?

October 24, 2016

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One issue that continually comes up when discussing opioids is why the drugs are made legal and available when they are addictive and dangerous. The answer is always the same: some people need them. Opioids: Helpful or Hurtful? If you’ve ever had a serious injury or surgery before, you realize the importance of having pain…