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Evidence-based descriptions of the most popular Rx drugs and their effects. The full spectrum of prescription drug use from habit to addiction.
Can you get addicted to opiates?
Yes, you can get addicted to opiates. An in-depth look at opiate drugs, their addiction potential, and ways to avoid it. ...
Opioid Prescription Laws: How One “Guilty” Verdict Could Change Everything
How can doctors responsibly prescribe opioid medications to patients? A review of a landmark case from 2015 AND recommen ...
The epidemic nobody saw: The opioid crisis in America
Where did it all start? More on the opioid epidemic and today's over-prescription of painkillers. Why do people abuse op ...
The pain meds are not working: The slippery slope of physical dependency on prescription opioids
An in-depth look at the difference between dependence and addiction from the perspective of Enterhealth Chief Medical St ...
Does methadone help with opiate addiction?
Methadone use for addiction is a controversial issue. More on how methadone work on a physical level in the brain, with ...
Can you get addicted to Subutex? Is Subutex addictive?
Subutex (buprenorphine) has a low abuse potential. The risk of developing addiction is also low. However, some people gr ...
Do Suboxone and methadone really work to treat addiction?
Do methadone and Suboxone work as a long-term solution for opiate addiction? Or do they do more harm than good? More on ...
Symptoms of prescription pain killer abuse and addiction (Top 10)
Taking more pain killers than prescribed, doctor shopping and social withdrawal are all symptoms of prescription pain ki ...
Medications for opioid withdrawal
Medications for opioid withdrawal such as clonidine, promethazine and loperamide can control withdrawal symptoms during ...