Drowning in Prescription Drugs
by Eric Dunbar Nearly half of all Americans now use prescription drugs on a regular basis according to a CDC report. Nearly a third of Americans use two or more Read More ... The post Drowning in...
View ArticleNew Street Drug: Acetyl fentanyl
Ifew street drug acetyl fentanyl makes users appear to have overdosed on heroin What is Fentanyl? Acetyl fentanyl is a powerful prescription painkiller. It is five times more potent than Read More ......
View ArticleNew Classification of Hydrocodone Products
New ruling changes the way pain medication is prescribed and filled. Everyone using these products should know how this classification will affect them. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has Read...
View ArticleOpioids
What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of medications that relieve pain. They reduce the intensity of pain signals that reach the brain. Opioids affect brain centers that control emotion, which Read...
View ArticleHydrocodone
What is hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Hydrocodone is a dangerous medication as it can slow or even stop your breathing. You should Read...
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Brand Names: Oxecta, OxyCONTIN, Oxyfast, Roxicodone What Is Oxycodone? Oxycodone (14-hydroxydihydrocodeinone) is an opioid painkiller. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Oxycodone is a white,...
View ArticleHydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Brand Names: Anexsia, Hycet, Lorcet, Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Maxidone, Norco, Stagesic, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Xodol, Zamicet, Zolvit, Zydone Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen combination is...
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