Compared to its better-known opioid counterparts, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, Tramadol seems innocuous and non-addictive. In fact, when Tramadol was first introduced to U.S. markets in 1995 under the name Ultram, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration originally suggested that it not be classified as a controlled substance. However, increasing evidence over the […]
Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs on the planet, and those who are in the grips of heroin addiction feel as though they are fighting for their lives every minute of their day. Not only is heroin extremely addictive, it is a drug that is hard to quit–and quitting the drug can potentially […]
Drug addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer of lives. No matter what age, sex, cultural background, family history or socioeconomic status, the devastating effects of substance abuse can be felt in communities from coast to coast. While many picture drug abuse and addiction happening primarily in the endless sprawl of urban areas, substance abuse is […]