OxyContin
OxyContin is a powerful opiate painkiller that if abused can lead to addiction. In recent years OxyContin has been in the news because of its high potential for abuse; abusers will falsify prescriptions, doctor shop, or rob pharmacies to obtain the drug. Because OxyContin is a controlled substance and doctors are regulated by federal law, some addicts have turned to illegal drugs such as heroin...
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Valium is an anti-anxiety medication that can lead to dependence and drug addiction. Recent studies indicate Valium works along the same pathways of heroin. Although Valium’s effects may be less intense than those of oxycodone or other narcotic drugs, do not be fooled. Valium addiction can be debilitating and withdrawal on your own can be risky. In drug rehab withdrawal is medically...
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Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid introduced as an intravenous anesthetic under the trade name of Sublimaze in the 1960s. The strength of this drug gives it a high potential for abuse. Drug rehab treatment is critical for anyone addicted to Fentanyl, which is abused for its intense euphoric effects. Fentanyl can serve as a direct substitute for heroin in opioid-dependent individuals. ...
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