Addiction Treatment in Pembroke Pines
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Heroin use continues on, even as the deadly drug continues to claim lives. In 2015, more Americans died from heroin overdoses than gun violence. Use of the highly addictive opioid has increased in recent years among most demographic groups, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That includes men and women, most […]
Ketorolac, generally sold under the brand name Toradol, is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug generally used as an analgesic, more commonly known as a painkiller. Developed by Syntex Crop (now part of Roche) in 1989, ketorolac was accepted into the medical field in the U.S. the same year it was revealed. Toradol generally comes […]
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), teenagers are being introduced to substance use as early as age 13. With this exposure, there is a likelihood your child will feel pressured to partake in substance abuse and may at some point try alcohol and other substances (e.g., marijuana, opioids, hallucinogens, etc.) because their […]
Today, more than 40 million people in the United States over age 12 are grappling with an addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. With overdoses on the rise and a growing opioid epidemic affecting millions around the country, it’s more important than ever to be able to spot and treat substance abuse early on. If […]
Pregnancy can often be a difficult process just on its own without also having to navigate what foods, drinks, activities, and most importantly, medications are safe for pregnant women. What’s considered safe and unsafe during pregnancy is almost constantly changing as technology improves. People can expect to receive more accurate information and learn more about […]
Ropinirole is a medication used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder that affects feeling and movement in the legs. It is in the dopamine-agonists class of drugs, which means it affects the same receptors in the brain as dopamine does, and it helps decrease shakiness […]
Almost everyone has heard about “roofies” and the devastating effects they have on young men and women around the country. However, few have heard of Rohypnol, which is a potentially life-threatening drug and actually the technical name for roofies. Rohypnol effects can wreak havoc on the human body, especially when the individual in question is […]
Adderall, a brand-name prescription medication, is used to treat Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The powerful central nervous system stimulant is made up of a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which boosts the levels of dopamine in the brain and lifts users’ moods. People with ADHD are able to concentrate for longer periods when […]
Modafinil and Adderall are prescription drugs used to increase wakefulness, alertness, and motivation in people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and other disorders. Adderall is FDA-approved while Modafinil is typically prescribed off-label by psychiatrists, according to Nootriment.com. According to WebMD, “off-label” is the practice of using the medication in a manner not […]
Recreational club drug users who pop ecstasy or Molly pills expect to experience euphoric highs that last several hours and transport them to another world. They may feel emotional warmth, a distorted sense of time and space, and increased energy and pleasure. However, what they don’t expect to feel is depression, a mental health disorder […]
