Hydromorphone: Uses, Side Effects, Abuse, Addiction
Hydromorphone, also known as dihydromorphinone, and sold under the brand name Dilaudid among others is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics.... Read more.
Hydrocodone: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Abuse, Addiction
Hydrocodone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Hydrocodone... Read more.
What Does Possession Of A Controlled Substance Mean?
Controlled substances refer to illegal substances or prescription drugs which are regulated by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in the United States. The act... Read more.
What Is A Controlled Substance?
Controlled substances are defined as prescription drugs or illegal substances regulated by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in the United States. The act categorizes... Read more.
Before and After Photos Of Drug Abuse
Substance abuse is defined as a pattern of using a substance (drug) that causes significant problems or distress. This may be missing work or school, using the substance... Read more.
Johnson & Johnson Stops US Opioid Sales
Global pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has confirmed that it has ended its distribution of opioids analgesics in the U.S. when it agreed to a $230 million... Read more.
Controversy Trails Aduhelm Approval By FDA
Controversy continues to trail the United States Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Biogen’s aducanumab. Aducanumab, sold under the brand name Aduhelm,... Read more.
Gabapentin: How it Works, Uses, Side Effects, High
Gabapentin, sold under the brand name Neurontin among others belongs to a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Gabapentin treats seizures by decreasing abnormal... Read more.
Fentanyl: Uses, Side Effects, Abuse, Overdose
Fentanyl is a very powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug,... Read more.
Diphenoxylate: Uses, Side Effects, Abuse, Addiction
Diphenoxylate is in a class of medications called antidiarrheal agents. It works by decreasing activity of the bowel. Diphenoxylate is a piperidine derivate, chemically... Read more.