Withdrawal

Codeine Addiction and Abuse

Siobahn Morse, executive director of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies, discusses Codeine addiction and abuse in this Special Report.

What is Codeine?

The purpose of Codeine is to relieve pain and anxiety. This drug, like other opiates, not… Continue reading

OxyContin Withdrawal and Detox

OxyContin withdrawal and detox is the subject of this Special Report by Siobahn Morse, the executive director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies.

What is OxyContin?

OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid analgesic pain reliever. It… Continue reading

Methamphetamine Withdrawal and Detox

Siobhan Morse, the executive director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Methamphetamine Withdrawal and Detox in this Special Report.

What is methamphetamine?

Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant. It is closely related to amphetamine.

It is long-lasting… Continue reading

Xanax Addiction and Abuse

Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Xanax addiction and abuse.

What is Xanax?

Xanax, the chemical compound alprazolam, is part of the class of drugs called benzodiazepines, more commonly referred to as “benzos.”… Continue reading

Bupropion Addiction and Abuse

Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Bupropion addiction and abuse.

What is bupropion?

Bupropion, also called Wellbutrin, is used to treat depression, seasonal affective disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder. It… Continue reading

Actiq Addiction and Abuse

Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Actiq addiction and abuse.

What is Actiq?

Actiq is a fentanyl lozenge. It is a narcotic opioid pain medication used to treat breakthrough pain in people with… Continue reading