Lyrica Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Lyrica? Lyrica is a prescription drug and an anticonvulsant that is used to treat diabetic nerve pain, generalized anxiety disorder, and fibromyalgia. In fact, it was the very first medication approved by the FDA to treat fibromyalgia. It is not an opioid drug, but its […]
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Lexapro
Lexapro Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Lexapro? Lexapro (escitalopram) is a type of prescription drug known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI that is used to treat depression and anxiety. Similar to drugs like Prozac and Zoloft, Lexapro works by reducing the absorption of serotonin in the brain and […]
Klonopin
Clonazepam (Klonopin) Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Clonazepam (Klonopin)? Clonazepam is a powerful prescription benzodiazepine and relaxant that is sold under the brand name Klonopin. It is a prescription drug that is used to treat panic attacks, anxiety, and seizure disorders. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain to […]
Cymbalta
Cymbalta Addiction: Abuse, Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Cymbalta (Duloxetine)? Cymbalta is a prescription drug that has been approved to treat anxiety, depression, neuropathic pain related to diabetes, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. As a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI), Cymbalta works by restoring balance in the brain and improving sleep, energy, appetite, and […]
Cyclobenzaprine
Cyclobenzaprine Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What is Cyclobenzaprine? Cyclobenzaprine is a prescription drug and muscle relaxant that is used to treat pain caused by muscle spasms. It may also be used to treat fibromyalgia. On a chemical level, cyclobenzaprine is related to a type of drug called tricyclic antidepressants, which are used […]
Librium
Librium Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What Is Librium (Chlordiazepoxide)? Librium is the brand name for the drug chlordiazepoxide. It is a benzodiazepine (the very first one on the market) that is prescribed to treat many different medical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and insomnia. Librium may also be […]
How to Pay for Drug Rehab With and Without Insurance
How to Pay for Drug Rehab With and Without Insurance Paying for drug and alcohol rehab may seem daunting at first, but you shouldn’t let that keep you from getting the help you need. At Nova Recovery Center, we strive to make our addiction treatment as affordable as possible. On the same note, we […]
Tramadol
Tramadol Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What Is Tramadol (Ultram)? Tramadol (sold under the brand name Ultram) is a prescription opioid and an opiate analgesic that is used to treat moderate to severe pain and it’s only legally available with a prescription. Back when it was initially approved for use in 1995, it […]
Lunesta
Lunesta Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What Is Lunesta? Lunesta is the brand name for the drug eszopiclone, which is a prescription sedative and non-benzodiazepine hypnotic that is prescribed to treat insomnia. Unlike other sleep-aid drugs that are benzodiazepines, Lunesta contains zopiclone, which is a hypnotic agent. The DEA classifies Lunesta as a […]
Valium
Valium Addiction: Side Effects, Detox, Withdrawal, and Treatment What Is Valium (Diazepam)? Valium (also referred to by its generic name diazepam) is a benzodiazepine that is frequently prescribed to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders. It is only legally available with a prescription. Although you may wonder, “Is Valium a narcotic?” it is not. When […]