Methadone is a dangerous drug by itself or in combination with sedatives and other drugs. The cost/benefits should be assessed before undergoing treatment with methadone, as it is a dangerous drug with a very high potential for abuse and dependence. The most common use for prescription methadone is opioid replacement ther... More..

Improving your vision without glasses can be as simple as changing your diet, as easy as scheduling a contact exam with your optometrist, or as invasive and costly as undergoing laser-eye surgery. The extent of your vision impairment and the amount of money you have to spend are the usual determining factors for which option... More..

Vicodin is one of the most widely prescribed pain relievers in the United States. It is a narcotic pain reliever, indicated for the temporary relief of moderate to severe pain. The brand name medication Vicodin is made up of 500 mg of Tylenol and 5 mg of hydrocodone. Several other preparations of Vicodin include variatio... More..

Xanax is a powerful anti-anxiety drug in the sedative/hypnotic class of narcotics. Classified by the Dea as a schedule 4 narcotic for its potential for abuse and tendency to lead to physical dependence, Xanax can only be prescribed by a physician and should be taken only as prescribed. Xanax, or Alprazolam under t... More..

The war on drugs continues despite the increased availability of several drugs of abuse in urban and rural areas alike. Many illegal drugs are just as easily obtained as legal ones such as alcohol. The Gateway Drug? The most common illegal drug on the market today is marijuana. Popular with teenagers and adults, this d... More..

Xanax, or Alprazolam, is a sedative-hypnotic drug in the benzodiazepine class that is commonly used for controlling the symptoms of Anxiety Disorders. Due to its high potential for abuse, it should be used carefully only under the direction of a qualified physician, and several measures should be taken in order to avoid abus... More..

Medications approved to treat alcoholism have come a long way in the last 40 to 50 years. As of today, only three medications, Antabuse, Naltrexone, and Campral are FDA approved to treat alcohol dependence. The first medication indicated for the treatment of alcoholism, Antabuse, was introduced in 1948 by a Danish Drug ... More..