Archive for the ‘Prescription Drug Addiction’ Category

Ativan’s Sedative Properties Can be Quickly Addictive

Millions of people experience levels of anxiety that are life disrupting, and Ativan is a prescription drug becoming more common for these patients. Officially known as Lorazepam, Ativan can also be used for sleeplessness, withdrawal from alcohol addiction, children’s seizures and for helping with...
September 2nd, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

DEA Announces National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has teamed up with state and local law enforcement, government, public health, and community organizations to establish the first National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Americans across the country will be able to return...
September 1st, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Percocet: A Highly Addictive Pain Killer

Percocet, praised for its ability to relieve pain, is also one of the most widely abused prescription drugs in the U.S. A powerful combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen, millions of people use Percocet for increasing their quality of life when suffering chronic pain. However, it can be quickly addictive...
August 12th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Vicoprofen Addiction

Vicoprofen is a brand name for the medication Hydrocodone, which also includes Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet and Hycodan. An analgesic and antitussive (cough suppressive) agent, Vicoprofen is similar in structure to codeine. The effects of the drugs are more closely related to those of the drug morphine. Vicoprofen...
August 4th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Anti-Anxiety Medications Have Addictive Nature

Anxiety is a familiar feeling for thousands of people on a daily basis, ranging in severity from mildly uncomfortable to life-debilitating. Though not a commonly known term to the lay public, anti-anxiety medications and drugs to help treat panic disorder are also called anxiolytic drugs. These medications...
July 19th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Klonopin Severely Impairs Teen Judgment; May Be Linked to Fatalities

A new member has been added to the quickly growing list of prescription antianxiety drugs teens are abusing with dangerous outcomes: Klonopin, known generically as clonazepam, from the drug class called benzodiazepines.
July 9th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Methylin ER Abuse and Addiction

Methylphenidate is the generic version of specific medications that are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy. Methyl ER is one brand name of this medication and is available in other brand names, such as Concerta, Metadate CD,...
June 11th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Adderall – The College Student’s Pill of Choice

While Adderall is an important medication for those suffering with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are others who find the medication to be useful for non-medical reasons. According to a recent post in NWTN Today, Adderall is being increasingly abused by college students.
June 9th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Valium

Valium (or diazepam) is an anti-anxiety drug found in the family of drugs called benzodiazepines, home to Xanaz (alprazolam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam) among others. Valium is used to help treat and manage anxiety disorders as well as agitation, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. The...
June 1st, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Xanax

Xanax, also known by its generic name Alprazolman, belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines and is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). The drug affects the chemicals in the brain by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical...
June 1st, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More