How Long Does Lexapro Stay in Your System?
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which means it increases the amount of serotonin in your brain. Because individuals with anxiety or depressive disorders often have less serotonin in their brains, this medication is used to treat those conditions and can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, suddenly stopping the use […]
The Relationship Between Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, and Gambling
Alcoholism and gambling are more alike than many realize. Consequently, their similarities can exacerbate one another as coexisting addiction disorders. This culminates into a rapid downward spiral that affects many aspects of your life.
What Drugs Cause Small, Pinpoint Pupils?
When someone abuses illicit or prescription drugs, they will experience side effects. Some symptoms of drug abuse are difficult to spot, like impaired memory or slight mood changes. However, some drugs produce noticeable physical changes like pupil dilation (big pupils) or constriction (small pupils). If you suspect that your loved one is abusing drugs, you […]
Does Adderall Expire? The Dangers of Keeping Expired Adderall
Adderall is a prescription medication that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, a daytime sleeping disorder. In 2022, 45 million prescriptions were written for Adderall, making it one of the most widely prescribed psychiatric medications. Keeping medications safe and storing them correctly is important for everyone in the household. One […]
Abilify (Aripiprazole) Withdrawal: Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Abilify is the name brand for a medication known as aripiprazole. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of mental health conditions like bipolar, schizophrenia, Tourette’s, and irritability associated with autism disorder. People who take Abilify may also take anti-depressant medication. Aripiprazole is an anti-typical antipsychotic drug that helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters […]
The Dangers of Whippits (Nitrous Oxide)
Whippits are a type of inhalant drug, like permanent markers, and air-cleaner cans, that people huff to get an instant and short high. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is more widely known as ‘laughing gas’ due to how relaxed and exuberant it can make you feel.
The Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Blood Pressure Medications
Xanax is a prescription benzodiazepine medication intended to treat anxiety and seizure disorders. This medication is a mild tranquilizer, causing feelings of calmness and euphoria. Because Xanax is a benzodiazepine, taking this medication comes with the risk of developing an addiction. When misused, Xanax is a highly addictive drug that can cause many complications. When […]
Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Macrobid?
According to the Urology Care Foundation, about 60% of women and 12% of men will have at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. UTIs are so common that when people are prescribed medications to treat them, they don’t take time to consider how their alcohol consumption may affect their medication. One of […]
How Long Does Klonopin Stay in Your System?
How Long Does Klonopin (Clonazepam) Stay in Your System? Klonopin is a brand-name medication containing clonazepam, a benzodiazepine prescription drug that is used to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and certain types of seizure disorders.[1] Like many other benzodiazepines, it is also a popular drug of abuse, but compared to other benzodiazepines, though, Klonopin is a […]
Identifying Fentanyl: What Does Fentanyl Look, Taste, and Smell Like?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is available by prescription to treat severe pain. While fentanyl has medicinal uses, the version of it that is circling the street is different. Referred to as “illicitly-manufactured fentanyl” (IMF), street fentanyl is not regulated for safety, which is why it leads to thousands of overdose deaths each year.