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Michigan Marks Overdose Awareness Day as Deaths Fall Below 1,800
The holidays are a time of join and togetherness, but they are also a time of stress and depression. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, stress is one of the leading causes of drug and alcohol abuse. The holidays are one of the most stressful times for some, particularly if they are in …
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Why Do People Die From Narcotics Addiction?
Everyone knows that you can die from a drug addiction but what some people do not understand is how those deaths happen. Many people only have a vague notion that drugs kill you. It is a morbid fact that there is not only one way that drugs kill. Overdose Overdose is one of the number …
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Drug Enforcement Administration’s Most Dangerous Drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies the most dangerous drugs in their estimation as Schedule I drugs. These drugs have no medical use and are highly addictive. They are highly likely to be abused by people. They also have the potential to severely damage the mind and body of those that use them. There are also …
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I Don’t Need an Intervention–I Can Quit Anytime
If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, there will come a time when your loved ones step in to see if they can help. As frustrating as this may be from where you sit, remember this: they are only trying to provide assistance as they don’t want anything to happen to you. There …
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Recognizing a Loved One’s Switch from Prescription Narcotics to Heroin
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “1 in 15 people who take non medical prescription pain relievers will try heroin within 10 years.” Many make the switch because the latter is less expensive, easier to obtain, and can create a stronger, longer-lasting high. Especially if your loved one is already abusing prescription narcotics, …
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Is Opiate-Induced Depression Real?
Many of the issues caused by narcotic use and abuse are known, and most of these are physical issues, especially those associated with overdose. However, opiate-induced depression can occur in certain situations, and it can be just as dangerous or problematic as mental disorders that occur outside of drug use. How Can Narcotics Cause Depression? …
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Is Narcotic Tolerance Dangerous?
In many cases, narcotic tolerance occurs as a natural result of opioid drug use. Even if you are taking your medication as your doctor prescribed, it is likely that you will develop a tolerance to it over time, especially if you are on the medication for more than a few months. However, even though it …
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Has My Codeine Abuse Gotten Out of Control?
Codeine is a dangerous drug that, recently, has been abused most often by adolescents in the form of cough syrup. This is because it can “produce relaxation and euphoria when consumed in sufficient quantities,” but because the medication is not meant to be taken for this purpose, its use can be dangerous (National Institute on …
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Are All Drugs Narcotics?
Technically, all drugs are not considered narcotics. The current definition of the term is often confused many individuals, but only one specific class of drugs is considered to be synonymous with it: that of opioid analgesics. Which Drugs are Narcotics? According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, “‘Narcotic’ refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their semi-synthetic …
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Is Tramadol Withdrawal Treatment More Dangerous than Regular Opioid Withdrawal?
Tramadol, brand name Ultram, is used to treat pain in the same way other opioids are. While it can be a beneficial medication for some individuals, tramadol, like all opioid drugs, can cause withdrawal if a person suddenly stops taking it. However, the withdrawal syndrome associated with this medication can sometimes be even more dangerous …
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