For many people, shopping is a relatively normal activity of daily life that you give little thought to. For others, however, shopping takes on an entirely different meaning. It can become as destructive as any other addiction types and result in a financial nightmare for the shopper and family alike. This is referred to as shopping … Continue reading Online Shopping Addiction
Rohypnol (flunitrazepam), infamously dubbed the date-rape drug, is a prescription benzodiazepine about 10 times stronger than similar drugs, like Valium and Xanax. Rohypnol is illegal in the US, but it is widely available in Europe and Latin America, so it is often sold even in America. Relative to other substances, Rohypnol is an inexpensive drug … Continue reading 4 Common Treatment Methods for Rohypnol
While addiction is a disease that the addict has little control over other than to accept treatment, drug abuse and addiction develop due to an individual’s choices. The inability to cope with difficulties and process negative emotions or simply being an impulsive person who thinks about the short-term rather than the long-term are personality traits … Continue reading Addictive Personalities and Rohypnol Addiction Development
Rohypnol is a benzodiazepine that is prescribed for short-term use. It works by enhancing the effects of neurotransmitters in the brain to create a sense of calm. When taken for short periods of time as directed, the drug is relatively safe and carries little risk of overdose. However, effects produced by Rohypnol, such as confusion … Continue reading Effects of Rohypnol Abuse on the Immune System
Tranquilizer is a term that encompasses a wide range of sedatives, including the following: Sleep medications like Ambien, Sonata and Lunesta Barbiturates like Amytal, Solfoton and Nembutal Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium and Klonopin Rohypnol is also a benzodiazepine-class tranquilizer, but these pills (also known as “ruffies”) have approximately 10 times the potency of Xanax and … Continue reading Dangers of Combining Rohypnol and Tranquilizers
Rohypnol is often called the “date rape” drug because it has powerful sedative and relaxant effects. It is illegal in all 50 states and cannot be prescribed for any reason. Although it can be used as a date rape drug, it is more commonly abused by addicts. It is used in combination with alcohol to … Continue reading Rohypnol Rehab: Myths vs. Facts
Rohypnol is a benzodiazepine that is used in several countries for short-term treatment of insomnia and as a sedative before surgical procedures. Rohypnol’s effects include the following: Sedation Muscle relaxation Reduced anxiety Prevention of convulsions or seizures Despite potential medical uses Rohypnol is not legal in the United States. Rohypnol is commonly known as the … Continue reading Preventing Rohypnol Overdose
Rohypnol (sometimes known as a “Roofie”) is a brand name of flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine similar to Valium, but 7 to 10 times stronger. Although usage or production of this drug is illegal in the US, some nations have legalized the drug to treat insomnia, to anesthetize patients and to curb pain. Addiction and overdose cause … Continue reading History of Rohypnol Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a complex disease that takes more than good intentions or an act of the will to overcome.1 If recovering from opioid addiction required simply a change in behavior, it would not be the epidemic it is today. Opioids like morphine and codeine are highly addictive, … Continue reading Support Groups for Opiate Addiction
Read MoreAddiction hotlines are readily available to anyone who would like to speak to a knowledgeable person about addiction to drugs, alcohol or destructive behaviors. Calling an addiction hotline can be helpful and constructive in an infinite number of ways. Calling an addiction hotline can help an addict find treatment, work through depression or thoughts of … Continue reading When Should I Call an Addiction Hotline?
