Hydromorphine, as its name suggests, is an alternate drug of morphine with similar characteristics, side effects, dangers and withdrawal symptoms. It is a strong opioid analgesic drug that is prescribed to patients with moderate to severe chronic pain.
It is most commonly prescribed when...

Substance abuse leads to drug addiction when the individual goes from casual drug use in a social atmosphere to being completely emotionally and physically dependent on the drug. Quitting any type of drug when someone is addicted to it is an extremely difficult process causing a lot of pain and...

If you're suffering from moderate to severe pain due to a medical condition you may be prescribed a combination drug like Tylox for the relief of pain and discomfort. Tylox is a combination drug, the capsules contain oxycodone and acetaminophen and should never be combined with alcohol, sedatives,...

A good percentage of teenagers and adults have experimented with drug use at some point in their lives, whether it is prescription drugs or recreational drug use. The line to be drawn between casual use and substance abuse or addiction is sometimes hard to define. However one thing is true for all...

Because prescription drug abuse is such a significant problem among our youth, I can't imagine being the parent of a school aged child today. Kids are approached with substance use at a much younger age anymore and prescription pills are often the type of drug adolescents and teens may be willing...

More than a decade ago certain Buprenorphine products were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in treating opiate addiction. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist, meaning even though...

One of the biggest challenges people face when they're in recovery from any drug addiction is remaining clean for an extended period of time. This is to be expected though because addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disorder and relapse is very common during recovery, especially in the early...

Many people confuse the difference between substance abuse and substance addiction as they tend to be grouped together in the same definition. However, it may surprise you to learn there are a wide variety of differences between the two terms as far as the short-term and long-term effects, the type...

With alcohol being a common part of holiday celebrations it can be a very challenging and stressful time of the year for anyone struggling in their recovery. Although it's always best to avoid situations where alcohol may available, during the holidays that's not always possible. In order to remain...

Addiction Cycle: Alcohol and drug addiction research clearly shows that the addicted brain is chemically and psychologically different from the normal brain. The idea of addiction being a neurological disorder is critical to understanding the development of addiction and the recovery process. read more