Antidepressants like citalopram and sertraline can help people overcome depression. At the same time, they can have adverse reactions when mixed with other drugs. People who are prescribed medication for depression should be careful about which other substances they combine with their meds. 4 Drugs that Don’t Mix with Antidepressants When your doctor prescribes you…
There’s a new drug scourge sweeping the nation: Krokodil. This drug is known by many different names and spellings. Users also call it the crocodile drug, the zombie drug, the devil’s breath, gator drug, croc drug, and more. Scientists call it desomorphine. Police and families everywhere don’t care what it’s called, they just know it’s…
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a condition that affects more people every day. PTSD can strike anyone. Moreover, it can strike anytime. Scientists and doctors have called the condition many things over the years. It was called shell shock in the early part of the 20th century. Our understanding of this disorder has grown…
Addicts face several barriers on the road to recovery. Some of these barriers cause addicts to stumble and relapse. However, a growing body of evidence indicates that there is hope. They show that there is a tool helps make the barriers easier to clear: volunteer work. Moreover, studies suggest that volunteer work helps prevent people…
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder, or HPPD, has caused a stir recently. Hallucinogen use is growing. This is caused by a combination of factors. Some of the increase results from the ease of ordering drugs online. Hallucinogens are popular with many club, party, and music scenes. Moreover, hallucinogens are relatively new drugs. Therefore, science is just…
Suboxone, methadone and Vivitrol are popular medications often used to treat opioid addictions, and are often used in opioid replacement therapies (ORT). An addiction occurs when a person develops a psychological or physical dependence. Once this happens, the body goes through withdrawal whenever the drug is not in the system. If you’re looking to get…
Marijuana has grown more popular over the past few years. With legalization happening in many states, weed is becoming more widely-used by Americans. It is often overlooked, however, that regular use of the drug can have long-term effects on the body of the user. Those who smoke or ingest pot regularly can face serious consequences…
Addiction treatment can take many forms. Depending on the addict and the nature of their addiction, certain types of rehabilitation will work better for them than other types. With so many rehab options, though, how do you choose the right one? In some cases, the addict may need to live in a treatment center for…
Addiction is a chronic disease that leads to frequent relapse, leaving a person feeling enslaved to alcohol or drugs. Over 20 million Americans feel compulsive cravings for drugs or alcohol. Of those, about 2 million are opiate addicts. So how can a longer length of stay in addiction treatment benefit those struggling with addiction? People…
The Bridge (NSS-2 Bridge) appears small but has huge potential for helping fight the opioid crisis in America. The NSS-2 Bridge is an innovative device recently approved by the FDA to aid in opioid withdrawal pain. It is appears not much different than a hearing aid behind the ear with some extra wires that connect…