It’s been called the Opiate Pain Reliever. Darvocet is categorized as a narcotic pain medication, and it was making headlines in 2010 for all the wrong reasons when it was withdrawn from the United States market in November. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) pulled the proverbial plug on the … [Read more...] aboutWhat Is Darvocet?
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Signs and Symptoms of Codeine Addiction
Codeine is a prescription drug used to manage moderate to severe pain. Despite its primary use as a temporary, short-term pain reliever, its narcotic nature makes it highly addictive. Some people develop a dependency problem while using it for legitimate medical purposes. Spotting the signs and … [Read more...] aboutSigns and Symptoms of Codeine Addiction
The Guide to Valium Withdrawal Management
We have to breakup, and I can honestly say it’s not me, it’s you… You destroyed my life. Everyone I love hates that you became my obsession. I hate it, too. You stole my life, draining it of every bit of happiness and productivity except for the high you let me have. I’ll take the pain because … [Read more...] aboutThe Guide to Valium Withdrawal Management
What Is Codeine?
If you’re on the mend from an invasive surgery or coping with moderate to severe pain, you might find your doctor writing an prescription for codeine. Classified as a narcotic, Codeine is an opioid pain medication. According to Dictionary.com, it is characterized as “a white, crystalline, slightly … [Read more...] aboutWhat Is Codeine?