Modafinil (Provigil) Addiction:Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Modafinil (Provigil)? Modafinil is a prescription central nervous system stimulant that helps people stay awake, enhance concentration, and combat fatigue. It is commonly used to treat narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder but doctors may also prescribe it off-label for many reasons, such as to […]
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Serax
Serax Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What Is Serax (Oxazepam)? Serax (oxazepam) is a prescription benzodiazepine that is used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Serax may also be used off-label to treat other conditions such as social phobia, PTSD, or premenstrual syndrome. Serax provides relief for various medical and […]
Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Phenobarbital (Luminal)? Phenobarbital is a barbiturate that is used as a sedative-hypnotic. It is frequently prescribed by doctors to treat seizures and to provide relief from drug withdrawal symptoms. It’s sold under the brand name Luminal. Phenobarbital works by slowing activity in the brain […]
Narcotics
Narcotics Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What Are Narcotics? Narcotics, or prescription opioids, are a class of drugs that are made with naturally-derived opioids (found in the opium poppy plant) and synthetic opioids, which are created in a lab. Narcotics are prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain, although sometimes they […]
IOP Dallas
We Provide Comprehensive and Flexible Outpatient Addiction Treatment Our Dallas intensive outpatient program (IOP) is an ideal continuation of treatment after residential rehab. Through this program, you’ll receive high-quality and comprehensive support for a wholesome recovery from addiction. In addition to addressing the unique challenges you may face after completing inpatient rehab, this outpatient program […]
Embeda
Embeda Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Embeda? Embeda (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride) is a prescription opioid that is used to manage daily severe pain that persists around-the-clock. A doctor may prescribe Embeda when other narcotics or non-opioid pain medications do not treat your pain well enough or you don’t tolerate […]
Restoril
Restoril (Temazepam) Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Restoril (Temazepam)? Restoril is a brand name of the generic drug temazepam. It is a benzodiazepine that is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia.1 Temazepam is a central nervous system depressant and it works by increasing the effects of GABA in your brain, […]
Imodium
Imodium Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Imodium? Loperamide is an over-the-counter and prescription diarrhea medicine sold under the brand name Imodium. Although it is an opioid (the only opioid available without a prescription), it is considered safe with a low potential for abuse, unless it is taken in extremely high doses. […]
Vicodin
Vicodin Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Vicodin? Vicodin is the most popular prescription painkiller in the U.S. It is a brand name of a combination medication that contains acetaminophen and the opioid drug hydrocodone. It is a Schedule II drug with a high potential for abuse and addiction. Vicodin is usually […]
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic Drug Addiction: Side Effects, Withdrawal, Detox, and Treatment What Are Synthetic Drugs? Synthetic drugs, also referred to as “club drugs” or “party drugs,” are man-made designer drugs that are manufactured in clandestine laboratories. They are made to mimic the effects of other addictive drugs and marketed to users as a “safe high.” These drugs […]