Category Archives: Drug Addiction

Known as gas station heroin or gas station dope, ZaZa, or Tianna Red (Tianaa), ZaZa Red is legal and available in most states and is commonly marketed as a dietary supplement. The primary ingredient in ZaZa Red is tianeptine, which is addictive and can have dangerous consequences. This drug has been a drug of abuse since 2000 and has led...

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As the prescription drug abuse epidemic rages, one specific medication is all the rage. More and more people are encountering Mexican Xanax bars. These pills are a valid medication in Mexico, but they're being shipped around the world for people to use recreationally. They can have some unexpected ingredients and are often quite dangerous. To learn all what Mexican Xanax...

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Nasal congestion is a problem for many people in the U.S. That is the conclusion reached in several studies, including one from the online publication Pharmacy Times. It revealed that around 1 in 4 Americans experience the condition daily and that an estimated 85% of people struggling with it have had their lives turned upside down as a result, from...

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Percocet is a combination narcotic prescription medication that contains the non-opioid acetaminophen and the opioid oxycodone. The acetaminophen component reduces fever and works to complement the effects of oxycodone, an opioid that changes how the body experiences and responds to pain. At recommended doses, Percocet is effective in treating moderate to severe pain, but it also carries a risk of...

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Dilaudid, also known as hydromorphone, is used to treat severe pain. As an opioid, it's vitally important that you take it exactly as directed. Dilaudid should not be taken for mild pain or as needed. Instead, it functions as a long-term pill for extreme pain and is a Schedule II narcotic. Dilaudid typically stays in your system for up to...

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How Substance Abuse Complicates Relationships A person who is dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances will likely have difficulties forming and maintaining healthy relationships. This is partially because the effects of their substance use disorder will make it impossible to focus on anything other than their next fix. In some cases, a substance abuse disorder is the result of...

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Ketamine is a disassociative anesthetic that has recently been explored for its potential to treat the symptoms of treatment-resistant depression and bipolar disorder. But for those who have been using ketamine outside of its intended uses, this beneficial medical drug can quickly become life-altering and scary. This is especially true for those who fall into a k-hole, best described as...

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Naltrexone is famously known as a harm-reduction agent, and it’s getting more popular. From 2015 to 2018, its use in alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment in the US tripled! But some people also tie it to weight loss. Does that mean that patients need to avoid using the drug in their recovery journeys for fear of the side effects? Should...

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Gabapentin is a medication that was designed for patients suffering from epilepsy or neuropathic pain. Over the years, however, it has been used for off-label purposes to help patients with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and depressive disorder. Because Gabapentin acts as a calming agent, there is a potential for physical dependency as well as addiction. Some individuals may experience mild...

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It's one of the most powerful drugs in the world, but you're more likely to find it in a pasture with cow dung than in a nightclub. Indeed, the gold cap mushroom has developed quite a reputation over the past few centuries. Becoming known as some of the most popular psychedelic "shrooms" in the world, gold cap mushrooms can be...

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