Drug-Induced Rhabdomyolysis
One of the potential adverse side effects of substance use disorders and prescription drug misuse is drug-induced rhabdomyolysis. This can be a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical treatment. By learning more about this condition,...
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
When you have prescription drugs you no longer need or take, it is vital to dispose of them properly. Leaving them sitting in your medicine cabinet can increase the risk of medication theft by friends...
Does Acid Fry Your Brain?
It’s a cautionary tale that’s been told for decades: If you either intentionally or accidentally ingest too much LSD, your ability to think clearly, accurately perceive your environment, or communicate with others could be permanently...
Understanding Dextroamphetamine
Dextroamphetamine is a prescription medication used to treat ADHD and sometimes used to treat narcolepsy. When taken as directed, the medication can help alleviate symptoms associated with ADHD and narcolepsy. However, the drug is often...
Can You Overdose – OD – on Trazadone?
Trazodone can be extremely beneficial to people who have certain health concerns. But the medication can also be dangerous, especially for those who misuse it. If you have received a prescription for this med, it’s...
Addressing Acute Propofol and Benzodiazepine Intoxication
Propofol is a highly effective anesthetic that is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. When this drug is used appropriately, it can be extremely effective. But when it is misused, either alone...
Can Baking Soda Really Help You Pass a Drug Test?
Some sources claim that you can use baking soda to hide evidence of substance use from a drug screen. This baking soda drug test theory can’t actually work, can it? The "Baking Soda to Beat...
Drinking Alcohol With Antibiotics: What to Know
Often, when you receive a prescription from your doctor, they advise you to abstain from alcohol while you’re taking the medication. This doesn’t apply to all meds, though, which leads us to today’s question: Can...
Understanding the Iso Drug Trend
The iso drug is a somewhat obscure substance that is threatening to become a widespread public health crisis in the U.S. The more you know about this drug, the better prepared you will be to...