Drugs Schedules
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Morphine: Uses, Side Effects, Abuse, Addiction
Morphine belongs to a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and…
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Methylphenidate: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Abuse, Addiction
Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin among others, belongs to a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS)…
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Methamphetamine: Uses, Side Effects, Abuse, Addiction
What is methamphetamine? Methamphetamine is a very powerful and potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a…
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Methadone: History, Uses, Side Effects, Abuse
Methadone belongs to a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. Methadone works to treat pain by changing the way…
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Lorazepam: Uses, Side Effects, Abuse Addiction
Lorazepam, sold under the brand names Ativan and Lorazepam Macure among others belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines.…
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Ketamine: Uses, Side Effects, Abuse
What is Ketamine? Ketamine is a dissociative injected anesthetic that has been available by prescription in the U.S. since the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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