Barbituates and benzodiazepines such as Amytal, Seconal Sodium, Valium, Xanax, Niravam, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium and others, are CNS depressants. Since they are taken for their relaxing properties, if your teen has recently used any, s/he will probably display the following symptoms: drowsiness...
Recreational use of Xanax alone is comparatively rare: It’s more common for people to mix Xanax with other drugs of abuse. Opioids and alcohol are most frequently the primary drugs of choice—around one in five people who abuse alcohol also abuse benzodiazepines. In addition, people who abuse...
After marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol, prescription medications are the substances most commonly abused by teens. Tranquilizers and sedatives (Xanax, Klonopin, Valium), ADHD medication (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta), and opioid pain killers (Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan) are the prescription...
They depend on factors such as the type of substance used, the duration and intensity of use, and your individual physiology. Here are the eight most common signs your body is going through substance detox: Intense cravings Nausea and vomiting Tremors and shaking Anxiety and irritability ...
The CDC studied thedrugs linked to overdose. Of the top 10 drugs: Six were opioids, including fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone. Two were stimulants — cocaine and methamphetamine. Two were depressants —alprazolam(Xanax) anddiazepam(Valium). ...
Benzodiazepinesand other sedative medications (e.g.,Xanax,Valium,Klonopin) Muscle relaxers Sleep medications When codeine is combined with these medications, the risk of overdose exponentially increases. If you notice any symptoms of overdose after taking codeine, seek immediate emergency medical care du...
Benzodiazepines (Benzos) are a common prescription medication that can contribute to drug abuse. Benzos, including Ativan, Halcion, Klonopin, Librium, Xanax, and Valium, are often prescribed to manage mental disorders like anxiety. However, continued use of benzos can cause patients to buil...
A Case of Unintentional Opioid (U-47700) Overdose in a Young Adult After Counterfeit Xanax Use We report the case of a young adult who became unresponsive after insufflating what he believed to be "crushed Xanax." Naloxone was administered, reversing... BP Chapman,JT Lai,AJ Krotulski,......
Ativan:Ativan is a brand name for the drug lorazepam, a short-acting benzodiazepine that is prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, depression-related anxiety, anxiety before surgery, alcohol withdrawal, chemotherapy-induced vomiting and nausea, and epilepsy. It has a faster onset of action than Xanax, ...
Niravam, Xanax/XR (alprazolam) Sleep medications may help people sleep and are prescribed based on the type of insomnia that occurs. Lunesta (eszopiclone) Rozerem (ramelteon) Sonata (zaleplon) Edluar (zolpidem) Medication isn’t one-size-fits-all, of course—everyone reacts individually—but it...