Getting Off Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone is a potentially habit forming opiate used for pain relief. It acts on opiate receptors in the brain to provide moderate to severe pain relief. Doctors often prescribe hydrocodone in combination with acetaminophen, marketed as Norco, Lortab and Vicodin. People who take hydrocodone for an extended period of time or at high doses risk […]
Lorcet Home Detox
Lorcet is a narcotic painkiller that can be difficult to stop taking after long-term use. People who take high doses may also have trouble detoxing without help. Some people attempt lorcet home detox from the opiate prescription. This can be dangerous because of withdrawal symptoms which can be severe. Opiate dependence can set in quickly […]
Lorcet Precautions (Hydrocodone)
The dangers that could arise from taking prescription painkillers are real. Knowing all the Lorcet precautions, risks and warnings is important in order to avoid serious complications. The most important thing to know about Lorcet and other opiate painkillers is that they can be habit forming. The drug’s prescribing label explains how the drug should […]
MS Contin Precautions
Taking any prescription medication requires a bit of research. Because it’s so important to use the medication safely, instructions should be read carefully to avoid risks. MS Contin precautions and warnings are spelled out on the prescription label, due its potency and risks. Ms Contin is a pain medication that is the extended-release version of […]
Methadone Home Detox
Many people who take methadone or other opiate substitutes to detox from narcotics find they end up needing a second detox. Methadone is a maintenance drug used to wean patients gradually from heroin and opiate painkillers. These drugs create a tolerance after a certain amount of use and people who take them need to escalate […]
Methadone Precautions
A methadone maintenance program may help some people successfully wean from opiate addiction by alleviating withdrawal. However, this long-term treatment may cause habitual use, leading to the need for another opiate detoxification. Methadone can treat pain but is most known as an opiate replacement therapy to treat addiction to heroin and other opiates. Methadone is […]
Morphine Precautions
Morphine should be taken with care, and only by those patients who have a legitimate prescription for this potent drug. The label carries a detailed list of morphine precautions, risks and warnings to make sure patients are as safe as possible during therapy. Morphine is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe […]
Poppy Tea Treatment for Addiction
Treating a poppy tea treatment can be quick and done without unnecessary suffering. Poppy tea is a drink brewed from the pods or seeds of the opium poppy plant. The concentration of opiates in an individual batch of tea can be highly unpredictable, leading to serious side effects including overdose. Regular use of the tea […]
Poppy Tea Withdrawal Symptoms and Detox Treatment
Dangers of Drinking Poppy Seed Tea A poppy seed tea can sound like a safe and even delicious way to pass the time; however, when seeds are unwashed or unprocessed, the story is different. The tea provides a high and can also cause addiction and genuine health risks. Although drinking tea may sound harmless, it […]
Vicodin Warnings
Vicodin Warnings and Side Effects Vicodin is a very powerful opiate (Controlled Substance) medication that can lead to serious risks including: abuse and dependence serious skin reactions hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis respiratory depression acute abdominal conditions acute liver failure and more Doctors and pharmacists should provide the proper Vicodin warnings and be very careful in prescribing this medication […]
