Most individuals who are somewhat familiar with the illicit drug trade have heard the term “open-air drug market.” But what does this term mean, and...

For most of us, detoxing from substances can be something we never want to face because of the intense withdrawal symptoms. It even keeps some...

Valium (the brand name for the drug diazepam) is a potent prescription sedative used to treat anxiety disorders and seizures. Valium is often frequently used...

Klonopin, also known as clonazepam is used to treat certain kinds of seizure disorders, such as absence seizures and Lennox – Gastaut syndrome, and is...

Ativan, the brand name for Lorazepam, is one of the 5 most prescribed benzodiazepines, which are a class of central nervous system depressant drugs.  It...

Hydrocodone is a potent, prescription opioid painkiller, often prescribed to those experiencing moderate to severe pain for a short amount of time (rarely is hydrocodone...

Growing up, kids go through so many different challenges in their lives emotionally, physically, mentally, and much more, which is normal but can be overwhelming...

The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has altered its normal bus and subway schedule to accommodate the recent global viral outbreak. As the novel COVID-19 outbreak...

Psilocybin mushrooms are a group of fungi that are either grown naturally or cultivated and referred to most commonly as “magic mushrooms” because of their...

According to the United States Department of Labor, taking a leave of absence for a serious health condition is acceptable when certain conditions are met....

Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are psychoactive drugs used to treat many different conditions including anxiety, panic disorders, seizures, and even alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines include...

According to the U.S. Library of Medicine (NIH), methadone is used to relieve severe pain in people who are expected to need pain medication around...

Phencyclidine, more commonly known as PCP or “angel dust,” is a mind-altering, illicit drug. PCP is known as a hallucinogenic drug, seeing as it causes...

Tramadol is a prescription narcotic used to treat moderate to severe pain. Since its introduction to the prescription painkiller market, it has been criticized as...

Drugs have been around since the beginning of time. Whether they’re needed for pain, illness, or anxiety, there is a drug for just about everything....

It might seem like a pretty basic thing – staying away from drugs and alcohol. Especially if drugs and alcohol have played a negative role...

Pure heroin, diacetylmorphine, is a white powder with a bitter taste abused for its euphoric effects. Heroin, a highly addictive drug, is derived from the...

One of the most direct consequences of using drugs and alcohol is the detriment and toll it takes on your health. Getting sober is important...