The opioid crisis has highlighted the dangers of uncritical prescription and consumption of opioids for pain management. While opioids can be effective for severe pain, long-term use can lead to tolerance and increased dosage needs, raising the likelihood of misuse. Seeking safer opioid alternatives can help guests manage pain effectively without the risks associated with […]
Adderall is a prescription medication that has remarkable effects on the brain when used as prescribed. Most commonly, Adderall is medically-prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder. Individuals with ADHD struggle with attention, memory, concentration, time management, and emotional dysregulation. Because Adderall increases “happy hormones” in the brain, it has effects of increased […]
The drug landscape is constantly changing, with traffickers constantly making new poisonous products for larger profits. One of the nastiest seen in the past few years is xylazine, a drug that rots your skin off, and which contributed to a 275% rise in overdose deaths nationwide between 2019 and 2022. In this article, we’ll explore […]
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug that can help with seizures and nerve pain. However, it can lead to withdrawal if used too often. In this article, we’ll go over what you need to know about gabapentin withdrawal. What Is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily to treat nerve pain, seizures, and sometimes anxiety. […]
For the first time in almost a quarter-century, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a non-opioid drug, Journavx, for pain management. We’ll tell you what is currently known about this strangely named but potentially revolutionary drug. What Is Journavx? Journavx (suzetrigine) is a brand new medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for the treatment […]
As if the opioid crisis wasn’t already bad enough, a new drug is making its way onto the scene: carfentanil. If that sounds similar to fentanyl, it’s because it is. Both being synthetic opioids, carfentanil’s chemical structure closely resembles its more familiar cousin. And unsurprisingly, both are extremely potent. However, carfentanil is 100 times more […]
Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs on the streets today. If you or someone you know is currently abusing it, it’s vital to stop before it’s too late. Read on to learn more about what to expect from the fentanyl withdrawal timeline. What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid. It […]
Belbuca is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It’s relatively new, having been approved by the FDA in 2015. By contrast, Suboxone is an older drug, having been on the market since 2002. Aside from being newer than Suboxone, it also functions somewhat differently, with different goals in mind. In this article, we’ll […]
