Ambien Addiction
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Risks in Combining Vicodin and Percocet

Medically Reviewed By Jodi Mabry, Nurse Practitioner (NP) Vicodin and Percocet are each classified as Schedule II prescription opioids, and, as legal substances, can be insidious as they are commonly habit-forming and lethal when abused. Unlike illicit drugs, prescription narcotics are accessible and replenishable due to the chronic pain they treat. As opioids, Vicodin and…

suboxone

How to Get Over Suboxone Withdrawal

Have you tried giving up Suboxone and experienced intense withdrawal symptoms? Many North Carolina and, implicitly, Asheville residents using this drug end up in your shoes. Although it successfully treats opioid addiction, the combination of Buprenorphine and Naloxone has its downsides. Taken in high doses and over long periods, it can even lead to addiction….

xanax in asheville
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Is Xanax an Upper or Downer?

Many addictive substances are classified as either “uppers” or “downers”.  Uppers are stimulants while downers are depressants. These terms refer to the physical, mental, and emotional reactions an individual experiences while intoxicated by a specific substance. As stimulants, uppers produce an increase in energy, feelings of invincibility, and sharpened focus while downers act as depressants,…

Phencyclidine (PCP) is a recreational drug that has gained widespread popularity in the party scene.

The Many Risks of PCP That You Should Know About

‍ Phencyclidine (PCP) is a recreational drug that has gained widespread popularity in the party scene. It is also known as ‘angel dust’ and ‘peace pill’. PCP is a dissociative drug which means it distorts senses and induces hallucinations. In high doses, it can be extremely dangerous for users because of its dissociative properties. If…