Quit Prescription Drugs with Laser Therapy Treatment

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What are prescription drugs?

A prescription drug is a licensed medication that requires a written order from a medical doctor before it is obtained.

The most commonly abused prescription drugs fall into 3 general categories:

  • Opiates – Oxycodone or Oxycontin, Methadone, Meperidine or Demerol, Percocet, Percodan, and Dilaudid.
  • Depressants – Barbiturates - Nembutal (Pentobarbital), Depressants- Benzodiazepines- Valium (Diazepam), Lorazepam (Ativan), Oxazepam (Serax), and Xanax (Alprazolam).
  • Stimulants - Ritalin and Amphetamine

What do prescription drugs do to the body?

  1. Opiates attach to the spinal cord, preventing the brain from receiving messages of pain.
  2. Depressants slow brain activity by increasing muscle relaxation, sleep, sedation and slowing emotional reaction. The use of most depressants results in a drowsy or calming effect.
  3. Stimulants cause an increase in brain activity, which may result in greater alertness, attention and energy.

What are the effects of prescription drugs?

  1. Opiates
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Dizziness
    • Swelling of hands and feet
    • Mood changes
    • Hallucinations
    • Slowed mental ability
    • Decrease in breathing
    • Respiratory problems
    • Low blood pressure
    • Sedation
    • Coma
    • Death
  2. Depressants
    • Extreme drowsiness or weakness
    • Dry mouth
    • Depression
    • Hangover
    • Severe pain
    • Headaches
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Dizziness
    • Bowel problems
    • Blurred vision
    • Changes in sexual desire
    • Drop in blood pressure
    • Slowing of heart rate
    • Slowing of breathing
    • Seizures
    • Overdose
    • Suicidal
    • Death
  3. Stimulants
    • Restlessness
    • Dry mouth
    • Cramps
    • Higher activity
    • Insomnia
    • Irritability
    • Nausea
    • Diarrhea
    • Vomiting
    • Anorexia
    • Dizziness
    • Headaches
    • Blurred vision
    • Tremors
    • Muscle weakness
    • Increased temperature
    • Rapid heart beat
    • Aggressive or paranoid behavior
    • Overdose
    • Death

Addiction to prescription drugs

There is a misconception about prescription drugs – that they may be "safer" than illegal drugs. Prescription drug abuse is just as serious, dangerous and addictive as other drugs.

What are the symptoms of withdrawal?

  • Craving more drugs
  • Sneezing
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Anxiety
  • The "shakes"
  • Bone pain
  • Insomnia
  • Increased risk of seizures
  • Rebound effects
  • Depression
  • Suicidal thoughts

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