Help With Substance Abuse

It isn't unusual to hear of someone taking low-dose aspirin to lower heart attack risk alongside ibuprofen for arthritis. However, even though these two over-the-counter drugs have little risk of side effects on their own, together they can pose more of a problem. To keep yourself protected, it's best to arm yourself ... Read More

It used to be difficult, and a little dangerous, to buy drugs. Buying drugs, whether marijuana, heroin, cocaine or any other illegal substance, often meant going to an unsavory location, finding a "connection" who was often a shady or dangerous individual and paying cash for the "stash.' When you left, you hoped you ... Read More

Prednisone is a corticosteroid that's commonly prescribed for a variety of reasons and, in general, thought to be harmless. There are some side effects associated with taking it, but these are usually tolerable in comparison to the benefits of using the drug. But if that's true, what is "prednisone withdrawal"? Why ... Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed virtually everything since throwing the world into chaos in early 2020. Employment, recreation, culture and medical practices changed overnight, resulting in a significant upheaval in the way the world works. However, while the pandemic affected many other facets of how people ... Read More

Drug interactions are nothing new. People have experienced the various side effects of taking medications since drugs were first prescribed. That's why all prescription medications are required to carry warning labels and instructions about the distinct types of interactions, what to expect in the form of side effects, ... Read More

Ativan and Tramadol are two fairly common prescription medications that you may find together in your medicine cabinet at some point. While Tramadol is typically prescribed to manage symptoms of physical pain, Ativan is commonly prescribed for managing anxiety. Tramadol is an opioid and Ativan is a benzodiazepine. ... Read More

There's long been a theory about "gateway drugs" and how they serve as common pathways to "hard" addictions. This article will introduce readers to these most common gateway drugs, and through anecdotal stories, talk about some of the ways in which people have gone on to hit their "rock bottom" with harder, more ... Read More

If you don't know a lot about opioid painkillers, you may have heard the terms OxyContin and oxycodone and thought they were the same thing. In fact, these two drugs sound similar, but there are key differences you need to know. Keep reading for a complete overview on OxyContin vs oxycodone, including why these drugs ... Read More