Addiction & Treatment Blog Articles: Page 6

Xanax, which is the brand name for alprazolam, belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Xanax is commonly used to treat panic disorders and...

When an individual takes two prescription medications at the same time, it is considered polydrug abuse. Polydrug abuse is extremely dangerous, seeing as many drugs...

Valium, also known as Diazepam, is used to treat anxiety, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, as well as sedation before medical procedures. It works by calming the...

Hallucinogens are drugs that cause hallucinations. These drugs alter the user’s thinking and perception in such a way that they significantly distort one’s reality. Most...

Subutex is a widely used prescription medication utilized in the treatment of individuals who are struggling with severe opiate abuse disorders. Subutex and Suboxone are...

Ativan is a benzodiazepine that relieves feelings of anxiety but also can lead to addiction and dependence. Getting off Ativan safely after abusing it for...

Cocaine is an extremely addictive and powerful central nervous system stimulant drug that is derived from coca leaves. In the early 1900s, the purified chemical,...

Technically, yes. Many substances can potentiate Xanax, meaning they make its effects stronger. But there is no safe way to do it on purpose. Mixing...

Dextromethorphan, also known as DXM, is an active ingredient cough suppressant in cough medicines. Dextromethorphan (DXM) on its own can cause a high, however, it...

Both PCP and ketamine are considered club drugs, generally used in a social setting like parties or nightclubs. Both of the drugs are psychoactive substances,...

Mixing two different types of drugs can cause serious interactions, making doing so extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, many addicts and alcoholics still combine chemical substances, either...

Cirrhosis is a complication of many liver diseases characterized by abnormal structure and function of the liver. The diseases that lead to cirrhosis do so...

Cocaine, a potent central nervous system stimulant derived from coca leaves, has a long and tumultuous history. Originally utilized in the early 1900s for its...

The active ingredient in Ambien is called zolpidem , a sedative, also known as a hypnotic, that is used to treat insomnia. It enhances the...

Loperamide also referred to by it’s over the counter brand drug name Imodium A-D is being abused by opiate addicts to counter physical withdrawal symptoms...

TL;DR: No, not in any safe or effective way. Vape pens and e-cigs are built to aerosolize nicotine, CBD, or THC e-liquids, not solid drugs....

The New York Post reported recently how there is a new cocktail drug killing our youth, and that it tragically took the life of a...