The best motivation to stop smoking weed, or quit any kind of addiction is personal motivation. An individual might change their habits for a short period of time with external motivating factors, such as pressure from loved ones or probation officers, but they will usually relapse. With personal motivation, the likelihood of the individual quitting Read More…
Percocet is a combination pain medication containing oxycodone, hydrochloride and acetaminophen. It is most often used to treat moderate to severe pain. How does Percocet work? How does it affect the body and brain? How Percocet Affects the Brain? Oxycodone is the main ingredient in Percocet, and it is a central nervous system depressant. The Read More…
The addictive potential of Marijuana is lower than that of other illicit drugs, but it is still habit forming. Of those people who use marijuana, only 9% develop dependence on it. However, so many people use marijuana, that dependence on the drug is twice as prevalent than on any other illicit substance. Dependence vs Addiction Read More…
What happens to the body when an individual snorts OxyContin? What are the risks of snorting the drug? OxyContin is a medication which is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. Its main active ingredient is the narcotic oxycodone. It also has a variety of inactive ingredients, some of which could be titanium dioxide, magnesium Read More…
What is Ayahuasca? It is an Amazonian plant mixture capable of inducing altered states of consciousness, which last usually between 4 to 8 hours after ingestion. Ayahuasca is brewed into a tea and used as a medicine by shamans or medicine men to communicate with nature or see what is causing a patient’s illness on Read More…
Zoloft is an antidepressant. It is the brand name for the chemical compound sertraline hydrochloride. Sertraline is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system, and restore chemical balance in the brain. Reasons Why People Take Zoloft Zoloft was introduced to the marked by the pharmaceutical firm Pfizer in 1991, Read More…
Acid is not addictive. This is because unlike other recreational drugs acid doesn’t produce the compulsive drug seeking behaviors in its users. Acid stays in the system for up to 5 days after taking the dose. While it is not possible to get addicted to Acid, it is possible to develop a tolerance to it. Read More…
Ambien is a popular medication that is prescribed for insomnia. It is quick acting, and is absorbed into the body completely through the gastrointestinal tract within a matter of hours. Main Uses of Ambien The main reason Ambien is prescribed is to help people who struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. The way Ambien Read More…
What is Ambien and why is it abused? Ambien is the brand name for a sedative medication that is used as a short term treatment for insomnia. The medication is designed to help insomniacs feel calm, relaxed and very sleepy. It works by slowing brain activity which results in feelings of intense relaxation and sleepiness. Read More…
Not sleeping well is a common problem. Fewer than 50% of Americans report getting a solid night’s sleep. That happens to be the worst ranking for that particular sleep statistic in the industrialized world. However, it’s not bad news for everyone. The sleep industry is making billions from the country’s collective insomnia. Why Aren’t More Read More…
