As part of the opioid family of drugs, Lorcet is most often prescribed as an analgesic. A codeine derivative, Lorcet acts on opiate receptors in the spinal cord and brain in order to block pain signals. Unfortunately, the drug carries with it a high addiction potential, even when initially prescribed for legitimate pain. In fact, [...]
Widely known as the generic form of the pharmaceutical drug Xanax, alprazolam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Largely used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks, alprazolam has become one of the most widely abused drugs in circulation today. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [...]
Klonopin, also known as clonazepam, is part of the class of medications called benzodiazepines. By decreasing the abnormal activity in the brain, Klonopin is used to control seizures in epileptic disorders and relieve panic attacks commonly featured in panic disorders. By enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a natural chemical in the body that [...]
As stimulants, amphetamines heavily affect the nervous system, releasing high levels of energy and initiating mood enhancement in users. Though sometimes sold as street drugs, most amphetamines originate as pharmaceutical-grade drugs, largely prescribed to treat attention deficit disorders (and occasionally sleep or eating disorders such as narcolepsy and morbid obesity). However, amphetamines have been used [...]
The opioid class of drugs includes those originating from the poppy plant — particularly morphine and codeine derivatives and their synthesized forms. Spanning from more naturally occurring drugs such as opium and heroin to commonly abused prescription drugs such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and methadone, opioids can quickly be habit-forming. In fact, the National Survey on [...]
Xanax is sought after for the sedative effects the drug evokes in a user’s body, making it a popular choice as an anti-anxiety drug prescribed by physicians and mental health professionals alike. As part of the benzodiazepine drug family, Xanax is largely prescribed for management of panic attacks in those with anxiety disorders. However, in [...]
Originally used to treat serious cases of insomnia, Rohypnol has experienced high levels of abuse in the United States as a recreational drug. Colloquially known as “roofies,” Rohypnol has earned a nefarious reputation for its involvement in cases of drug-assisted sexual assault. Often used in the underground rave and dance club culture as a “designer [...]
Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic medication, considered to be the prototypical opioid. The most abundant alkaloid found in opium, morphine is obtained from the common poppy. In traditional medicine, morphine is largely recognized as the gold standard of analgesics used for pain relief, and contains properties that make it a highly addictive drug that [...]
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine drug, largely prescribed for anti-anxiety purposes or in order to facilitate regular sleep cycles. However, despite lorazepam’s reputation for safety when used as prescribed, many prescription and recreational drug users develop addictions to the pharmaceutical. Due to physical withdrawal symptoms, accumulation of the drug within the body as use continues, and [...]
An addictive substance, Klonopin overdose carries the risk of death. As such, detoxing from the substance is essential in creating a balance of health. Due to the nature of benzodiazepines, Klonopin withdrawal cannot be safely facilitated in the “cold turkey” fashion, particularly among users who have established a strong tolerance to repeated use. Long-term users [...]
