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It’s likely that you’ve heard of both oxycodone and hydrocodone.  Both of these painkillers are very common and are frequently prescribed for pain. They are both often misused and abused, but they also provide great relief for patients who need them for acute or...

Some people have never even heard of the drug gabapentin, but gabapentin abuse is more common than many might think. Although this drug, also known by its brand name, Neurontin, is an anticonvulsant and sedative medication prescribed for several medical issues,...

There are countless books out there on drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation and recovery, and related topics.  Although everyone’s story and experience is different and not even science can yet begin to understand all of the complicated aspects and facets of...

 Methadone Addiction Methadone is a synthetic, long-acting opioid painkiller. It is usually prescribed to people who are already addicted to other opiates, such as heroin, or prescription drugs like Percocet or Oxycontin. When it is used as directed, methadone can...

Vicodin is a drug that is often prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. This medication is created by combining an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) with a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen).  Because of the opioid component of this drug, Vicodin is often...

The season of giving gifts is coming! This time of year is an exciting one for givers and receivers alike. It’s often just as fun to shop for gifts as it is to give (or receive) them. During the holiday season, people everywhere spend hours, days, or even weeks...

Serious mental health conditions may require medication as part of the course of treatment. One of the most well-known of these medications is Prozac®, which is the popular brand of the generic drug fluoxetine. While there are other brands of fluoxetine on the market,...

When talking about drug and alcohol problems, most people use the terms "addiction" and "co-dependency" interchangeably, but they are actually two different things. Often these two different problems do go hand in hand and are both present in a person, but other times...

If you or someone you love has abused or even have just occasionally used drugs, you may be wondering how one might go about repairing his or her brain afterward. It’s certainly no surprise to anyone that drugs are harmful to the brain, and brain damage will occur...