As people talk about drug addiction, there may be certain mental images come to one’s mind. Often, the imagined scene is filled with the sight of illegal drugs being taken… Read More
Prescription Drugs
Prescription for Addiction: Increasing Abuse of Prescription Drugs
When people think of drug abuse, many would name heroin or cocaine, not Vicodin, Oxycotin or Percocet. But prescription drug abuse has grown in popularity in recent years, second only… Read More
Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription drug addiction is the most underreported drug abuse problem in our country. It also one of the least understood. Many people falsely believe that abusing prescription drugs is safer… Read More
Detox and Rehab for Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. According to statistics, an estimated 20 percent of Americans abuse prescription drugs. Misuse and long-term use of prescription painkillers… Read More
Why Addiction To Prescription Drugs Is So Dangerous
What are Prescription Drugs? Prescription drugs are a category of drugs used to treat various health complications. Abuse of prescription drugs is common, especially among young adults. Drug rehab facilities… Read More
Ritalin Abuse Unveiled: Street Names for Methylphenidate
What is Ritalin? Methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, is a type of drug which is used as a medication as well as an illegal drug. This central nervous system depressant… Read More
Over-The-Counter Drug Abuse High Among Teens
Signs & Symptoms of Over-the-Counter Drugs Over-the-counter drugs are drugs which may be bought and taken without a prescription. Throughout the years these drugs have been a constant source of… Read More
How You Can Safely Use The Many Types Of Prescription Drugs
Types of Prescription Drugs Prescription drugs can be used to treat a variety of health complications but can also be abused and become dangerous. Recently, abuse of prescription drugs has… Read More
Abuse Of Over-The-Counter Drugs: In Memory Of Heath Ledger
What are Over-the-Counter Drugs? Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are drugs that do not require a prescription and can simply be bought “over-the-counter”, as their name states. Although many people assume that… Read More
Study reveals new target for antidepressants
British scientists using human stem cells say they have found out how antidepressants make new brain cells — a finding that should help drug researchers develop better and more efficient… Read More
