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Opiate Abuse Opiates refers to an entire group of drugs which are used to treat pain. They are derived from opium which is procured from the poppy plant. While other terms such as opioids and narcotics are used as substitutes, opiates commonly refers to morphine, heroin, and codeine – all close relatives. Opioids, on the…

Norco Abuse Norco is a controlled substance that is typically prescribed by doctors to patients to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also referred to as acetaminophen and hydrocodone bitartrate. Norco is a drug with a high potential for abuse and dependence when used incorrectly. Dependence to Norco can be physical or psychological. A…

Percocet Abuse Percocet might seem like a harmless painkiller on the surface but it’s nothing like Aspirin or Advil. It’s meant for short-term management of severe pain and requires a repeat visit to a physician before each refill. It is possible to build up a tolerance and become dependent on Percocet. Percocet Statistics Dependence on…

Suboxone Abuse Suboxone, which is administered to alleviate opiate addiction, is a mixture of two drugs. These are Naloxone and Buprenorphine. Naloxone belongs to a group of drugs known as opioid antagonists while Buprenorphine belongs to the group of prescriptions known as partial opioid agonists. Suboxone helps to reduce the chances of the occurrence of…

Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription drug abuse often starts due to an ignorance of their highly addictive nature and a lack of taking them as prescribed. It often starts in a person’s teenage years or young adult years because many young people don’t understand that abusing these types of substances can quickly become as bad or…

Vicodin Abuse Vicodin is a prescription drug that was originally invented as medication for severe pain. Now, however, it is used to treat moderate pain as well. As a result, it is frequently available in most medicine cabinets. Being a painkiller, it also leaves the user feeling euphoric for some time. Due to its easy…

Xanax Abuse Xanax is the trade name of a prescription drug called alprazolam, which is considered a benzodiazepine, a psychoactive. The drug is often called by its different nicknames including “Benzos,” “Xannies,” “Zannies,” “Handlebars,” “Bars,” and “Blue Footballs.” Doctors most often prescribe Xanax to patients who are suffering from anxiety and panic disorders. The drug…