anxiety or panic attacks, and itching or skin irritation. Using the DXM with alcohol, can cause vomiting, alcohol poisoning, or death from respiratory failure. vi. DXM is not really physically addictive, where the users do not experience physical withdrawal symptoms. vii. The users can crave the effects of the drug and develop tolerance. Ecstasy (MDMA): i. Ecstasy (MDMA) comes from oil in the roots or fruit of the sassafras plant. It is very similar to alcohol, cocaine, or other…
anticonvulsant agents.” “In addition, amobarbital and methohexital are used in diagnostic testing for psychiatric and epileptiform disorders.” “All barbiturates are physiologically addicting and have the potential for producing a life-threatening abstinence syndrome.”…
Vyvanse, otherwise known as Lisdexamfetamine, is a schedule 2 controlled substance used to treat primarily Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD in children and adults, and more recently to treat Binge Eating Disorder, or BED in adults. Vyvanse is a central nervous system stimulant belonging to the class of drugs known as amphetamines and works by affecting chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to both hyperactivity and impulse control. More specifically, Vyvanse alters the…
This date rape drug also known as Rohypnol is a medication in a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Some of the side effects that these drugs have on people are sedation, muscles relaxation, reduction in anxiety and prevention of convulsions. There are side effects associated with Rohypnol that many people should be aware of. The first side effect people should be aware of is Amnesia when is using rohypnol the individual may have no memory or recollection of up to several hours of time.…
Hyoscine... Hyoscine is a part of the drug/medication group called antispasmodics. Hyoscine Butylbromide used to relieve pain and discomfort such as cramps, nausea and vomiting. Hyoscine Butylbromide is the active ingredient within Buscopan tablets, known as an antispasmodic medicine. How Does It Work... Hyoscine relaxes the smooth/involuntary muscles in the walls of the stomach, intestines, bowel, bile duct and urinary tract. Relieves colicky abdominal pain which is caused by painful spasms in…
alprazolam, and the chemical name is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo [4,3-α] [1,4] benzodiazepine. It is a drug used for managing anxiety disorder or for the short term relief of anxiety symptoms in adults (WebMD, n.d.). Xanax is considered a Schedule IV narcotic because Xanax has a medical use, but the drug is still considered to have potential for abuse. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which are a type of medications commonly known as tranquilizers…
“Everyday Use” and “A Place I’ve Never Been” are very unique in the sense that they deal with social issues that are very important at the time they are published. Each of the main characters from the stories deal with an issue that affects them throughout the story. While the characters face similar issues, they are also very different. “Everyday Use” takes place in the 1960s where black power is becoming very dominant. While “A Place I’ve Never Been” deals with AIDS in the 1980s. The time…
not something that you can be weaned off of, at least not within a reputable detox facility. However, the severity of alcohol withdrawals, when going cold turkey, can be detrimental to your health, and at times, even deadly. Consequently, detox at (Location Name) is monitored very carefully and treated with a couple of medications that will lessen the effects of the withdrawal symptoms. • Vitals taken several times a day • Fluids administered if…
but restricts this to not including those who do not suffer from withdrawal symptoms and can stop if they wanted to. The Disease Model of Addiction regards addiction as a progressive disease, like a set of stairs, and when an individual relapses they simply stay on that step until they continue maintaining their addiction. The Jellinek curve also views that individuals who match his criteria (e.g., loss of control, suffer withdrawal symptoms) do have a disease of addiction, but he views…
There are few greater medical mysteries than why addicts are so often resistant to recovery, especially when reaping the negative attributes of addiction, such as physical health problems, mental health problems, and legal problems. If a physician tells someone he or she has a life-threatening illness that can be treated effectively, most everyone would eagerly pursue treatment. Not the addict. The reasons addicts give for not accepting treatment are complex and not fully understood. Here are a…