Midazolam is one of the lesser-known benzodiazepine medications since medical professionals most often administer it before surgeries. However, some people are also prescribed this medication to help manage anxiety or seizures. As a depressant drug, midazolam makes you feel calmer and more relaxed since it slows your breathing and heart rate. This feeling of sedation …
Scopolamine is a prescription drug used to treat nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. Despite its potential benefits as an anti-nausea medication, scopolamine—also known as Devil’s Breath—can be dangerous when used recreationally or in doses higher than prescribed. High doses of the drug can incapacitate you, making you vulnerable to assault and increasing your risk of …
Xylazine, also known as “tranq dope,” has been increasing in the drug supply at an alarming rate. Like fentanyl, “tranq dope” is mixed with opioid drugs since it is cheaper and easier to access. However, it is also much more dangerous than opioids and produces more severe withdrawal symptoms. Even more concerning is that most …
“Liquid G” is a street name for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). It is a depressant drug often used at parties. Although a form of GHB has been approved to treat narcolepsy, this drug is most often used recreationally. People consuming “liquid G,” whether intentionally or unknowingly, can put themselves in danger. You must know how to …
Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a depressant drug that has gained popularity as a club or party drug. Partygoers illicitly use this substance for its ability to impart intense feelings of calm and relaxation and lowered inhibitions. Unfortunately, GHB has a dark side, with some people using it to commit assault. Understanding what GHB is and …
You may not think that opioid use and constipation have much in common, but there is a strong link between the two. Opioid use can cause constipation, and constipation can be a sign of opioid addiction.If you or someone you care about is taking opioids for a medical purpose, it’s essential to be aware of …
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Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to morphine but 50 to 100 times more potent. What is rainbow fentanyl, then? It is a particularly dangerous form of the drug that has been linked to many overdoses and deaths.If you or someone you care about is struggling with fentanyl addiction, know there is hope and …
If you or someone you care about is struggling with a fentanyl addiction, you may feel like there’s no way out—but there is hope. Addiction treatment can help you overcome your addiction and get your life back on track. Promises Brazos Valley offers detox and rehab as part of our addiction treatment services in Texas. …
Substance abuse among professionals is an important issue that has received little attention. Teachers, doctors, and dentists tend to have higher than average rates of substance abuse, prompting the need for professional treatment programs. Substance abuse can lead to debilitating addictions without intervention, putting these professionals and those under their care in danger.At Promises Brazos …
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Virtual addiction treatment is a growing trend that is helping people struggling with substance use disorders to access treatment more easily. You can participate in many of the same types of programs as in-person treatment, such as virtual intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization programs. But what exactly is virtual addiction treatment, and what does …