Diazepam, otherwise known as Valium, is a benzodiazepine (often called a benzo) – a sedative, tranquilizer, and a depressant. It’s available by prescription and can help with a variety of health issues such as: muscle spasms, seizures, panic attacks and… Read More ›
Category: Prescription Drugs
Which Drugs Are College Students Abusing?
College brings new responsibility, experiences, and freedom to young adults. It is the first chance for many to really experience life away from home without restrictions. Some students use this opportunity to grow and learn who they are as an… Read More ›
Will I Get Addicted To Pain Medicine My Doctor Prescribed Me?
Every year, thousands of Americans visit their doctors for chronic pain. About 20% of people leave with a prescription for an opioid-based pain killer like Vicodin, Percocet, or OxyContin. When used for a short period of time and in moderation,… Read More ›
Will Ambien Make Me Hallucinate?
Ambien, which also goes by the brand name of “Zolpidem,” is a drug used to treat insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. Although Ambien can help you get a better night’s sleep, experts… Read More ›
Everything You Need to Know About Prescription Medication Abuse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the United States spends a total of $740 billion annually in costs related to crime, lost work productivity, and healthcare for all kinds of substance abuse. The opioid epidemic has sparked… Read More ›
Has Xanax Become More Dangerous?
Often used to treat anxiety disorders, Xanax has been known to produce calming effects in the user. Short-term effects of Xanax include drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, changes in sex drive, and more – but that isn’t stopping anyone… Read More ›
What is the Difference Between Valium and Vicodin?
What are Valium and Vicodin? Valium and Vicodin are listed under two separate drug classifications, and these two drugs are used for completely different reasons. Valium (the brand name for diazepam) is a benzodiazepine often used to treat anxiety disorders,… Read More ›
Stay Aware of the Dangers of Ambien
As a woman stated on the NY Daily News, “You wake up tired and you just count the hours until the day is over. And you hope tomorrow’s going to be better.” Ambien is a widely used hypnotic medication that… Read More ›
What You Can do With Your Expired and Unused Medications
The opioid crisis is taking over, with approximately 90 Americans dying each day from opioid overdose. This number is staggering; many are abusing their prescription medications, but many are also abusing medications they found/retrieved from a family member, friend, etc.… Read More ›
The Most Addictive Opioids Out There Could be Right in Your Medicine Cabinet
With the uprising of the opioid crisis, pain medication is landing front in center as a concern of many Americans. Too many overdoses have occurred due to opioids, and the government is working to enact a plan to educate the… Read More ›
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