What Is Vicodin? Hydrocodone-acetaminophen (generic for Vicodin, Lortab, Norco) is a narcotic analgesic used to treat pain and inflammation. It was first introduced to the United States market in 1978, and since that time, it has become one of the most widely used and abused opioid-based medications in the ... Read More
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Contacting a Loved One in Rehab: The Basics
When you have a close friend or family member who struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol, you might be at a loss for what to do once they enter rehab. Chances are good you've spent weeks, months or even years waiting for them to finally decide it's time to deal with their substance abuse issues, and that can ... Read More
Walking the Line: Prescription Drugs and Pain Relief in Recovery
During the recovery process, your goal is to abstain from any type of drug that could be a potential threat to your sobriety. It takes just one experience to open the door to relapse, no matter how hard you’ve worked to avoid it. However, pain is a part of life. You may need to manage a simple headache or prepare for a ... Read More
In California, the Black Market Cannabis Still Going Strong
Despite the legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis in a number of states, police are still making massive marijuana busts across the country. In December 2018, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) netted nearly $20 million in drugs, cash, money orders, and weapons during a raid on an illegal pot ... Read More
Xanax: A Drug Profile
Xanax is a type of benzodiazepine drug commonly prescribed for a variety of conditions such as anxiety and convulsions, but it can also be abused. Xanax, known generically as alprazolam, is a dangerous drug and must be taken under the care of a licensed doctor. Over 30 percent of people who overdose are ... Read More
A New Strategy: Ketamine Treatment and Suicide Prevention
There's no doubt that the suicide epidemic in the United States has largely mirrored the drug epidemic over recent years, to the tune of record suicide and overdose deaths occurring simultaneously. Over the years, the mental health community has tried a variety of methods to lower the suicide rate, both in the United ... Read More
AlphaBay, False Charity and Secret Lives: The Strange Case of the Chicken Fried Bus Drug Bust
Helping the homeless and building a successful small business are generally two things to be proud of, but as one Tulsa, Oklahoma food truck owner found out, when drugs get involved, things can get out of hand. Food Truck Drug Bust in Oklahoma Jeremy Singer, the owner of a Tulsa food truck called the 'Chicken Fried ... Read More
Codeine: A Drug Profile
When experts and resources within the addiction treatment community talk about opiate addiction, a few culprits come to mind: fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioid painkillers. An opiate that is rarely mentioned as a threat to the public health as much as its peers is one that we don't typically consider to be in ... Read More
