ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Klonopin can be addictive. Regular use can easily lead to dependence that can then trigger dangerous withdrawal symptoms. But, there are ways to stop taking Klonopin safely. We review them here. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5 minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS: Consequences of Quitting? How Addictive Is Klonopin? What Makes Stopping Klonopin Hard? What Makes Stopping Klonopin Dangerous? Quitting Klonopin Side Effects Quitting Doesn’t Have To Be Dangerous Your Questions Consequences of Quitting When you are prescribed with Klonopin, you should not stop taking it without talking to your ..read more

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: This article reviews symptoms of hydrocodone withdrawal and when to expect them in the detoxification process. Then, we invite your questions  at the end. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What Happens To Your Brain? What It’s Really Like? Duration Timeline Dangers Can You Do It Yourself? Where To Detox? Medications Treating Common Symptoms Your Questions? What Happens To Your Brain? Hydrocodone is a part of the opioid family of painkiller drugs, a man-made narcotic. Opioid medications have the potential to provide significant pain relieving benefit for people when used as directed. How ..read more

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Doctors prescribe Vicodin as a means of treating moderate to severe pain. But it is extremely addictive. This article explains how to help someone who’s become addicted. Then, we invite your questions at the end.  ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 MINUTES TABLE OF CONTENTS: What’s Addiction? Dependence or Addiction Denial Intervention Help Detox Help Treatment Help How Many People? Referrals to Help How to Support a Friend Your Questions What Addiction Really Is Addiction is a disease. There’s is a misguided notion that addiction is a choice. However, it’s very much a mental diso ..read more

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Benzodiazepines act on the brain by slowing down its activity. These medications are some of the most abused prescription drugs in U.S. Check out the recent statistics on how many people abuse benzos and what the possible treatment options are here. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS: Basics Effects and Abuse Mixing Benzos Abuse Statistics How Does Addiction Develop? Treating Addiction How to Beat Addiction Benzodiazepines can be dangerous. Understanding Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, are pharmaceutical medications that are u ..read more

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Fentanyl is causing a spike in overdose deaths. This article uncovers why this is happening and how we can stop it. We invite your questions at the end. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 minutes Table of Contents: What is Fentanyl? How Do You Get Addicted? Why Do Drug Dealers Lace Heroin with Fentanyl? Dangers  Fentanyl and Overdose Deaths Statistics Treatment Basics Where to Find Help Your Questions What is Fentanyl? In short, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid which has similar effects to morphine. It is anywhere from 50 to 100 times more potent as known opiates like heroin, morph ..read more

ARTICLE SUMMARY: These guidelines will help you bring hope and healing to clients who may be in the midst of a battle with opioid addiction and dependency, stemming from chronic pain. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 Minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Need to Talk Meet Clients Where They Are. Understand Trauma and Talk About It. Teach About Opioids and Chronic Pain. Educate on Alternative Pain Management. A Call to Action The Need to Talk  Although I have written at length about The Opioid Crisis, it remains a long-term public health concern for Americans. In fact, the latest death toll estimates fro ..read more

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Opiates are a highly addictive drugs that trigger intense withdrawal. This article describes what you need to know if you want to detox from an opiate…and where to get medical help. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Your Brain Your Body Duration Timeline Dangers Detoxing Yourself Where To Detox? Medications That Can Help Treating Common Symptoms Your Questions? What Happens To Your Brain? Opiates are chemical compounds that are extracted or refined from natural poppy plants. Examples of opiates are: Codeine Heroin Morphine Opium Opiates act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid ..read more

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Ultram is the brand name for tramadol, an opioid drug that is addictive. This article outlines the steps to take when dealing with addiction, including basics on education, intervention, and referral for help. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 Minutes. Table of Contents: What Addiction Really Is Dependence or Addiction? How to Identify a Problem Denial Intervention Basics Help During Detox Help During Treatment How Many People Struggle? Where to Find Help How to Support a Friend Your Questions What Addiction Really Is Because of stigma, there’s often the misconception that addic ..read more

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Yes, it can be dangerous to quit lorzepam, especially if you are physically dependent on it. During withdrawal you might experience symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, irritability, occasional seizures, or sleeplessness. More here on safety protocols for withdrawal and detox. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Uses Addictive Potential What Makes Quitting Hard? What Makes Quitting Dangerous? Dangerous Side Effects Safety Suggestions Your Questions Main Uses Lorazepam is therapeutically used to treat: Active seizures Anxiety disorders During alcohol ..read more

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Methadone is administered as part of Narcotic Treatment Programs in Texas. Combined with counseling and talk therapies, the medicine can offer numerous benefits for people addicted to opiates. We review more about the process of receiving methadone and where to find it in Texas here. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is Narcotic Treatment? How Methadone Clinics in Texas Work Texas Regulation of Methadone Texas Laws and Rules Texas Methadone Doctors Texas Sponsored Methadone Clinics Texas Methadone for Veterans The Drug Epidemic in Texas Methadone Saves Lives What is Narcotic Treatmen ..read more