Both amphetamines and methamphetamines are stimulant drugs. Amphetamines were the first drugs of this type developed, followed by methamphetamines early in the 20th century. Methamphetamine is a synthetic drug which means it’s made completely in a lab. It is one of the most powerful stimulant drugs and has a high addiction potential.
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Doctors frequently prescribe oxycodone to treat pain. Its most common brand names are Oxycontin, Percodan, and Percocet. Oxycodone is effective at relieving pain when used for a short period.
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Xanax is the most commonly-prescribed psychiatric medication in the United States. It is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines—sometimes called benzos–are a class of drug that is thought to have a calming effect on the nerves in the brain and spinal cord by helping the body use a neurotransmitter called GABA effectively.
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The way cocaine use gets portrayed in popular media can lead to the mistaken impression that you can take it without much effect. It is possible to develop a cocaine addiction that leads to serious impacts on your health and life.
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Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant. As an illicit drug, no amount is safe to use. Anyone using it can develop intense symptoms of addiction, ranging from anger to paranoia. Our team is here to help. If your loved one (or you) are using crack or coke, it’s time to get help. At Northern Illinois
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Many men and women experience drug addiction to due prescription pain medications or illicit use. If you are wondering, “how do you get addicted to Tramadol,” it may be because you are finding it hard to stop using this pain relief medication. It is not uncommon. You are not alone in this, either. Yet, there is help available to you at Northern Illinois Recovery Center.
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Making the decision to get your son or daughter help with a drug addiction or alcohol addiction is simply not easy to do. When does a young adult need rehab, and when can a parent “fix” the problem? The key fact is this.
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