Despite the fact that it’s legal, alcohol is one of the most lethal drugs available in the United States. It is the fourth leading cause of preventable death and, as a central nervous system depressant, you can die from alcohol withdrawal. Despite this, most people don’t die of alcoholism, and the harm caused by drinking…
In a study published earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the CDC says in last month alone, 4 million have gotten behind the wheel when they shouldn’t. In this study they found that close to 2% of adults admitted to driving while intoxicated at least once over the prior month, which translates…
This is the second installment of a two-part series on drugs to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Currently, there are three categories of drugs used to treat drug dependencies. Methadone Used for opiate withdrawal and replacement since the mid-1960s, methadone has been prescribed to thousands of opiate addicts. While methadone can be used to lessen withdrawal…
Ironically, a common request in drug and alcohol treatment centers is for drugs to treat addiction. In this two-part post, we’re going to discuss the medications approved for alcohol abuse and those approved for drug abuse. Currently, there are three drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for alcohol abuse. None of these…