Detox gets rid of all toxins or drugs from the body. Drug abuse forces the body to change according to the drug’s effects. The body becomes accustomed to having the drug in its system, and it soon relies on the drug in order to function. Therefore, quitting the drug causes quite a physical response from … Read more
The fear of sobriety and treatment provides a person struggling with addiction yet another excuse to delay seeking out the drug addiction help he or she needs. While concerns about getting addiction help do occur, they should be more worried about addiction and its effects on their body, mind and personal relationships. Understanding What Happens … Read more
Ambien is a popular brand name for the prescription drug zolpidem, which is commonly prescribed for chronic insomnia. It is part of a family of drugs referred to as non-benzodiazepines, colloquially referred to as “Z-drugs,” due to the common letter in the class’s chemical compounds. When used according to doctors’ orders, Ambien is taken regularly … Read more
Formally used in medicine as a drug to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Adderall has also become a drug of choice for recreational users. Dealt on the street as “speed,” and often used in “academic doping” to enhance test performance, Adderall is an amphetamine that acts on chemical messengers in the brain. Creating euphoria, … Read more
Ativan (in its generic form, known as lorazepam) is prescribed by mental health professionals and physicians primarily for treatment of anxiety disorders. A benzodiazepine drug, Ativan causes neural activity to slow in order to initiate anti-anxiety and sedation effects. However, when used in high dosages, Ativan can initiate euphoric sensations in the user. Though Ativan … Read more