Life is full of joys and pleasures. When a waitress brings a smiling toddler a piece of chocolate cake piled high with melting ice cream, that child’s brain releases the natural chemicals that signal pleasure. The child feels warm, happy, and comforted. Adults might have these same sensations when they’re provided with pieces of cake,…
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When compared with other drugs such as cocaine and heroin, it can be easy to underestimate how dangerous marijuana can be. Recreational drug users often view marijuana as harmless, but it has many devastating side effects — and that is when it is used alone. Mixing it with other drugs like Adderall can significantly increase…
On This Page: What Are Street Names? Oxycodone Street Names Getting Help Oxycodone is a drug in the classification of opioids (narcotics), which includes morphine, codeine, fentanyl and hydrocodone. Oxycodone is found in a number of prescription drugs including Percocet, Percodan and Tylox. It elevates levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is linked with pleasurable experiences. It…
By Patti Richards Most American parents work hard to make sure their kids excel in every way. From sports travel teams and private tutoring to advanced placement classes and community volunteering, parents know the doors high achievement can open for their children. But the pressure to achieve in college at the same level as secondary…
It’s all over the news: Opioid use is on the rise, whether it involves powerful prescription pain relievers, such as Vicodin, codeine, Demerol, or OxyContin, drugs used for maintenance therapy in opioid use disorder treatment, such as methadone or buprenorphine, or illicit drugs like heroin. This upward trend impacts many pregnant women as well. According…
