Addiction Treatment Magazine

For those individuals who must have any type of medical procedure done that will require pain, anesthetic is a very good thing. This medication allows for the temporary reduction or elimination of sensation. It is the medicine used when surgery is to be performed, while it is also used when a tooth needs to be [...]

While methamphetamines have been a drug of choice when prescriptions are not needed in Utah, heroin has found a new fan base and prescription drug use is becoming more expensive.

Inhalants are some of the most widely used materials to achieve a quick high. They are inexpensive and readily available, and especially attractive to teenagers. Inhalant users are also sometimes battling other problems, such as antisocial behavior. A recent study looked at the associations between inhalant use, inhalant use disorders and antisocial behavior. Howard, Perron, [...]

Prescription drug abuse continues to be a growing problem and the trend shows no signs of reversing. Despite growing media attention, law enforcement cracking down and new regulations put in place for pharmacies, a growing number of individuals continue to develop addictions to prescription medication.

While there are obvious risks to the use of ecstasy, recent research shows the repeated use of this drug also significantly raises the risk of developing sleep apnea in young adults who have no other health issues. This finding is from a new study by Johns Hopkins scientists and was recently featured in a Science [...]

Robitussin DM is the brand name cough syrup that combines dextromethorphan and guaifenesin. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that affects the signals in the brain that trigger the cough reflex, while guaifenesin acts as an expectorant. As a result, Robitussin DM is used to treat a cough, but is not effective in treating a cough [...]