Drug Addiction

A key reason why healthcare providers don’t prescribe barbiturates as often now is the risk of misusing them. Because of that risk, you should keep these medications under lock and key in a secure place in your home. Keeping them out of the hands of children and teenagers is essential. Acting cautiously can help avoid […]

Overdose occurs when a person’s body has a severely harmful reaction to taking too much of a drug or a combination of different drugs. Our local “Don’t Count Us Out” campaign provides additional information to help reduce stigma and how to use supportive language and have helpful conversations. To learn more about this year’s campaign […]

Most people are not going to be very public about their drug use, especially if it’s to an illegal substance. You may notice your loved one is lying about where they are or who they’re with. Maybe their story keeps changing, and they can never seem to be honest about what they’ve been up to. […]

Atorvastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as “statins.” It works by reducing the amount […]

If a second dose is prescribed, take it as directed by your doctor, usually in the late afternoon/early evening. Taking this medication late in the day may cause trouble sleeping (insomnia). Medicines that interact with Strattera may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect […]

If you need emergency surgery while you’re taking Eliquis, you may be given an antidote to Eliquis to reduce your risk for bleeding. (An antidote is a drug that reverses the effect of another drug or substance.) See the “Reversing Eliquis bleeds” section above for more information about this. Taking certain HIV drugs with Eliquis […]

These may include residing in sober living, attending outpatient psychotherapy sessions, participating in a recovery community and joining a support group. Both of these substances are included in the DEA Schedule II classification because they are prone to abuse and addiction. You usually do not get addicted to prescription amphetamines when you take them at […]

Hell’s Angels cooks took three days to make five pounds of meth. Mexican crews soon learned to arrive at cook sites like NASCAR pit crews, with premeasured chemicals, large vats, and seasoned workers. They produced 10 to 15 pounds per cook in 24 hours in what came to be known as “super labs.” Soon the […]

Perhaps one of the most important questions is how GAINSWave shockwave therapy helps men to optimize their sexual health and overcome erectile dysfunction. Healthcare professionals can help determine any underlying causes and discuss possible treatment options, including lifestyle changes and prescription medication. BlueChew.com sells chewable forms of the top medications for erectile dysfunction; sildenafil, tadalafil, […]

The most common cause of ED is reduced blood flow to the penis. During arousal, blood flows into the tissues of the penis, which causes it to harden, resulting in an erection. And blood flow to the penis is one of the keys to healthy, consistent erections. Mental health interventions may also be effective, but […]