Codeine syrup is a narcotic that doctors prescribe to treat mild pain and respiratory complaints. It acts as a cough suppressant, so it has been featured in various prescription cough syrup brands for decades. Because this drug has been a prominent ingredient in cough syrups like Promethazine for so long and is a ... Read More
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Indiana Ranks in Top 5 States Worst-Off for Drug Abuse
While there’s nothing remotely humorous about the nation’s drug epidemic and the suffering it encompasses, an Indiana sheriff’s office tried its hand at brevity by taking to social media with a post that encourages area drug dealers to effectively rat each other out. The “tongue-in-cheek Facebook post” was issued by ... Read More
A Recovery Playbook for Benzos: The Stages of Withdrawal
Benzodiazepines are a versatile medication with the ability to treat multiple symptoms by affecting the central nervous system. The broad group of drugs that comprise benzodiazepines can target different functions, act at different speeds and affect the body for varying lengths of time. Due to each of our unique ... Read More
Illinois Fights Drug Abuse on Multiple Fronts, But Marijuana May No Longer Be One of Them
The state of Illinois is currently debating a new bill that promises to legalize recreational marijuana use. While there are some conflicting arguments about the bill, the sticking point might be a surprise to all those waiting to see how Illinois votes. And just as lawmakers appear poised to greenlight marijuana, they ... Read More
The Definitive Guide to a Safe & Comfortable Detox from Drugs and Alcohol: Expert Opinion
Medically supervised detox is an important and necessary first step towards recovery from drug or alcohol addiction— yet the process, even in an inpatient residential setting, can also be scary for anyone who has become physically and psychologically dependent on one or more substances. One of the more common fears: ... Read More
Mississippi’s Overdose Deaths Could Overwhelm Crime Labs, Beg Reforms
Every state has its attractions and Mississippi is no exception. From mouthwatering food like delicious Gulf shrimp and sweet potato pie to the glory of Ole Miss, the state has no shortage of traditions to be proud of. Not to mention the beauty of the Mississippi River herself, one of the world's longest rivers, which ... Read More
Drug-Busting Idaho Leads Nation in Hospitality to Naloxone
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, in 2017 (the most recent year for which there are drug-related fatality stats) the state of Idaho saw 103 deaths from opioid overdoses at a rate of 6.2 deaths per 100,000 persons. While this rate is significantly better than the national rate of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 ... Read More
A Recovery Playbook for Heroin: The Stages of Withdrawal
Addiction and recovery are commonly oversimplified. People often think that if someone admits that they have a problem with addiction, that's the only remaining barrier to getting clean and undergoing successful recovery. In actuality, there are many reasons why recovery from substance addiction is extremely ... Read More
