Prescription Drug

Evidence-based descriptions of the most popular Rx drugs and their effects. The full spectrum of prescription drug use from habit to addiction.

How does methadone work?

Methadone works by changing how the brain and body perceive pain. More on Methadone's uses, side effects, and dangers he ...

Dependence on tramadol

Taking tramadol long-term can lead to dependence on tramadol or tramadol addiction. What's the difference? We explore he ...

Smoking Valium

Smoking Valium can cause low blood pressure, confusion and hallucinations. Explore how smoking Valium affects your body ...

Mixing Ativan with alcohol

Mixing Ativan and alcohol can impact your mood, memory and induce self-harming behaviors. More here on the harms and war ...

How is Ritalin prescribed?

Ritalin is prescribed is doses from 10-60 mg a day to help with ADHD. More on Ritalin dosage, cost, and prescriptions he ...

How does trazodone work?

Trazodone works by altering the chemical balance of serotonin in the brain. More on trazodone's uses, side effects, and ...

Mixing lorazepam with alcohol

Mixing lorazepam and alcohol can cause memory loss, loss of inhibition and irritability. But you increase risk of overdo ...

What is OxyContin used for?

OxyContin is used to manage pain. More on OxyContin's uses, side effects, how to identify problems with OxyContin here. ...

Dependence on Ambien

If you take Ambien long-term (more than 4 weeks at a time), Ambien use can lead to Ambien dependence or addiction. More ...

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