OxyContin is a strong prescription opioid used to manage long-lasting and severe pain that is unresponsive to other non-opioid medications. However, misuse of OxyContin and other opioids can lead to a substance...


It’s no secret that America has a drug problem. Seemingly endless public service announcements highlight the dangers of illegal drugs, and a steady stream of news reports and celebrity gossip...


The length of time salvia stays in your system varies from person to person. Knowing about the drug can help people better understand how their body reacts and processes the...


Article Overview: Suboxone is a brand-name combination of the opioid buprenorphine and the opioid-blocker naloxone Suboxone is only used for treating opioid dependence Buprenorphine – the opioid in Suboxone –...


Sleeping pills are medications that help you relax and get to sleep. Many different kinds of sleeping pills exist. While some are available over-the-counter, others are controlled substances that can...


If you are in an immediate emergency, call 911. If you are looking for more information on substance abuse treatment and it is not a medical emergency, call our 24/7...


Methadone is prescribed for pain and as part of a medication-assisted treatment program to help people dependent on heroin or prescription opioid painkillers. Although you may be instructed only to take the...


Article Overview: LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that changes a person’s sensory perception and how they experience reality The drug can be snorted, injected or taken orally The group that...


Hydrocodone and other opioids contribute to thousands of overdoses in Ohio each year. Fortunately, help is available for hydrocodone abuse and addiction. Hydrocodone is a prescription opioid typically used to treat...


Heroin addiction is a serious, chronic and treatable health condition and an epidemic in Ohio. The Recovery Village Columbus offers high-quality, individualized treatment to support people for long-term recovery. Towns...