It is common after a serious injury or disease to need to take pain medications. Two of the most common are codeine and hydrocodone. Both of these drugs are opioids. They are prescription medications often given for short-term use in serious cases. So, what is the difference between codeine vs. hydrocodone? No matter which one…
One of the ways to get the help and support you need to break an addiction is through residential drug rehab. At Memphis Recovery Centers, we can offer you the treatment you need to live a happy, healthy life that’s clean and sober. There’s a lot of joy and peace of mind to be found…
At Memphis Recovery Centers, we strive to educate our clientele about addiction to strengthen their ability to conquer it. This blog serves to shine a light on the opiate vs. opioid question. What are they exactly? Why have so many people lost their lives due to overdoses of these substances? If you are looking for…
Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the country. Xanax effects your brain chemistry, causing your brain to release GABA, which is a neurotransmitter that creates calming emotions. While Xanax is highly effective in treating anxiety, it is also physically and psychologically addictive. Tens of millions of Americans struggle with a substance…
Fentanyl is an opioid, a prescription painkiller designed for the treatment of intense pain. People with a variety of pain problems can safely use fentanyl under a doctor’s care. But if that use changes to higher doses, recreational use, or more frequent dosing than prescribed, you can suffer a severe opioid addiction. So what is…
Oxycodone is a no-nonsense potent opiate-based painkiller. The popularity of this drug on the streets have driven it to a lot of negative notoriety. As a matter of fact, this is one of the opioids that is leading the way through the country’s painkiller addiction epidemic. With that in mind, it’s important that we all…
Many people wonder what the difference is in an opiate vs opioid. Opiates are drugs that naturally occur in the opium plant while opioids are synthetic versions of natural chemicals in the opium plant. The terms are interchangeable when referencing drugs containing synthetic or natural opium chemicals. Opiate vs Opioid: Opiate Examples As previously mentioned,…
As Americans and fellow humans, we should all get ourselves involved in the issue of opioid abuse. The epidemic we are seeing of opioid abuse and overdoses is very real. It doesn’t matter if it’s heroin, prescription painkillers, or even fentanyl. We have far too many people at risk of serious health and mental issues.…
When you start to realize you suffer an addiction to oxycodone, you may admit that you need specialized oxycodone addiction treatment. However, going through someone else’s style of rehab won’t help you. Instead, you need individualized treatment according to your own unique needs. Only through this high quality of care will you gain the lasting…
When a person suffers from an addiction to prescription painkillers like Percocet, they may have many important questions about the recovery process. However, what is Percocet? Furthermore, how long does Percocet withdrawal last? Understanding Percocet Withdrawal Percocet is an opioid pain-relieving medication that is available by prescription only. Since Percocet affects specific areas of the…