OxyContin is a narcotic medication which is prescribed for pain management. It’s main ingredient is oxycodone, which actually works in a similar way to heroin, by interacting with the opiate receptors of the central nervous system. Read on for the uses of OxyContin. Uses for OxyContin OxyContin is the brand name for a pain reducer, Read More…
Synthetic or semi-synthetic opiates are some of the most addictive painkillers on the market today. Typically prescribed for chronic pain, the awareness exists of its potential for addiction but often happens when individual users try to control the dosages to manage pain or when unused pills are given away for non-medical use. Find out some Read More…
Snorting heroin can cause overdose, death and many infectious diseases. Review more about what the effects of snorting heroin can be and how to weigh the dangers and risks of snorting heroin to get high. What Snorting Does Heroin is a scheduled I narcotic which is illegal and dangerous. It is not regulated or prescribed Read More…
Heroin can create extreme euphoria but the addictive properties are well known which can lead to abuse. Learn more about how heroin causes euphoric effects. Psychoactive Ingredients Derived from morphine, heroin is highly addictive with a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of poppy plants. When consumed, the drug triggers Read More…
Teen drug use is something no parents can really prepare for as every teen is different. A parent’s role in a child’s addiction can be uncomfortable as parents are meant to protect children and it can feel a violation of the parent-child contract when a young person turns to drugs. Learn about the signs of Read More…
Addiction can be the dirty little secret in many families. Parents and adults usually don’t talk to children about addiction. It can be confusing for children who are growing up in a house where one of their parents or another adult has a substance abuse problem. It can be chaotic and frightening for the child. Read More…
Physical dependence and addiction are two different sides of the same coin. It is difficult to discern the difference for some people, especially regarding pain medication. With pain pills, the need to increase dosages for pain relief can indicate either addiction or dependence. Review the basic criteria for each to better identify dependence versus addiction. Read More…
Drugs and alcohol can hinder a person’s ability to build healthy coping mechanisms for life’s stresses. The challenges of life can be handled naturally without the use of drugs or alcohol but take some time to incorporate into a person’s daily life. Learn more about healthy coping mechanisms and how to experience the effects. Read More…
