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Percocet is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. When it is abused it can lead to addiction, withdrawal symptoms and other serious side effects. Once addiction occurs, it requires medically supervised detox and rehabilitation. Percocet is an opiate that relieves pain by depressing the central nervous system. It directly affects…
Percocet is a narcotic pain reliever that contains Oxycodone and Acetaminophen. It is an effective short-term treatment for moderate to severe pain, but should be used with extreme caution as it can be habit-forming. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that when combined with oxycodone increases it’s effect. When used as prescribed, acetaminophen is…
There is nothing worse in this life than the practice of self deception. Believing our own lies is ludicrous. Fool yourself, you’re a fool! Here are the top ten lies the addict tells themselves, the hidden truth behind the lie and how to overcome it! Lie number one: I am not an addict! This is…
An alcoholic is a man or woman who has developed the disease of alcoholism. The alcoholic is one who drinks alcohol compulsively and without control. The alcoholic continues to drink alcohol regardless of the devastating effects to his health, relationships and position in society. Over an undetermined period of time, alcohol abuse results in physiological…
If you are reading this article chances are you are either trying to find a way to stop drinking or trying to help a friend or loved one. Chances are that at least one attempt has been made to stop drinking or using without help. This can be very difficult for some and for others,…
While alcohol and cocaine used separately can cause serious health problems, combining the two can cause far greater risks. When alcohol and cocaine are used together they create a third chemical, cocaethylene, to form in the liver. This phenomenon is the only known example of a formation of a third chemical forming in the body…
As the addict or alcoholic makes the decision to attempt to recover, he or she will invariably encounter different obstacles. One common challenge in early recovery is how to overcome loneliness. Considering the encompassing nature of addiction, associating with mainly other addicts and hours spent in isolation, loneliness is bound to be a bi-product of…
Physicians concerns regarding the use of narcotic pain killers has come full circle during the past century. During the first half of the 1900s many physicians believed the use of opiates would lead to a large number of pain sufferers to become addicted. This belief resulted in large numbers of those with chronic pain, including…