Category: Prescription Drugs

Benzodiazepines are a class of medications, commonly called tranquilizers, which chiefly depress or slow down the central nervous system, causing sleep, partial loss of consciousness or reduced nervousness. They are widely used to treat anxiety, stress, panic disorders, insomnia and… Read More ›

Prescription opioids, which include well-known drugs such as Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin, can provide safe and effective pain relief when taken as prescribed. However, the potential for abuse and dependence is high, and non-medical use of these drugs has reached… Read More ›

Serotonin syndrome occurs when you take medications that cause serotonin to accumulate in your body. Your body produces serotonin naturally. A certain amount of serotonin is essential for proper nerve and brain function but too much of this chemical can… Read More ›