Drug Addiction

For example, we now know more about where and how cocaine acts in the brain, including how the drug produces its pleasurable effects and why it is so addictive. Pure cocaine was first extracted from the leaf of the Erythroxylon coca bush, which grows primarily in Peru and Bolivia, in the mid-19th century. In the […]

The main psychoactive (mind-altering) chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. For more information, see the Marijuana Research Report. It’s not hard to find drugs, and sometimes it may seem like everyone’s doing them — or wanting you to do them. But as with anything that seems too good to be true, there are downsides […]

Some individuals are addicted to legal drugs, such as caffeine or nicotine, and others are addicted to illegal drugs, such as crack and speed. The severity of Drug Addictions can range from one end of the spectrum to the other. Diagnosing a Drug Addiction often starts with the addict, a family member, or friend who […]

The stool softener docusate sodium, combined with the bowel stimulant senna, produces relatively fast results. But it’s important to remember that this over-the-counter laxative is an occasional rescue remedy, not a long-term treatment. To avoid potential side effects, use it only as directed. If sudden changes in bowel habits last longer than 2 weeks or […]

See also How to Use section for more information about addiction and how to properly measure the dose of the liquid. The pharmacokinetics of hydromorphone are affected by hepatic impairment. Due to increased exposure of hydromorphone, patients with moderate hepatic impairment should be started at one-fourth to one-half the recommended starting dose depending on the […]

It is considered less addictive than other common cough suppressants, such as the weak opiate codeine.[4] Since dextromethorphan also acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, users report that regular recreational use over a long period of time can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to those of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Additionally, disturbances have been reported in sleep, […]

If you don’t experience an improvement, switch to a product that has a different active ingredient. You may have to try two or three products before contacting a specialist. But while dandruff is related to seborrheic dermatitis, dry scalp is simply related to your skin losing too much water. Getting rid of dandruff can consist […]

Cyclobenzaprine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, […]

This rather immediate and euphoric effect is one of the reasons that crack became enormously popular in the mid 1980s. Another reason is that crack is inexpensive both to produce and to buy. In early tests, a vaccine helped reduce the risk of relapse in people who use cocaine. The vaccine activates your immune system […]

The pink film coating contains ferric oxide, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide and triacetin. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Plavix. It is unknown if Plavix passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Clopidogrel can slow down the removal of […]