Narcotics

What Are Narcotic Drugs? A Guide to Their Use and Risks The term “narcotic” often brings to mind images of illicit substances and serious addiction. While this isn’t entirely wrong, the full story is more complex. Narcotic drugs include some of the most effective pain relief medications available, but their …

A Guide to Narcotic Medications When it comes to intense pain, relief is a priority. For some people, narcotic medications — known collectively as opioids — are an effective option that is recommended by their doctors for controlling severe pain that does not respond to other drugs. By altering the …

Pain Management and Narcotics: A Guide Millions of individuals suffer from chronic pain that adversely affects their quality of life. Those in pain, of course, want relief. In their search, many are consulting with pain management doctors — specialists trained to diagnose and treat all types of pain. And in …

Is Alcohol a Narcotic? A Scientific and Legal Breakdown The word “narcotic” may conjure images of specific illicit drugs, such as heroin or powerful prescription painkillers, like morphine. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a legal and socially acceptable commodity. But with such a profound impact on the brain and …

Narcotics vs Opioids: Understanding the Key Differences Doctors and the rest of us sometimes use “narcotics” and “opioids” interchangeably, but they’re not synonymous terms — a difference in meaning that is more than just semantic. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient or just an individual interested in such powerful medications, …

A Guide to Narcotics Anonymous Addiction can be very isolating, a lonely struggle in the darkness. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provides millions with the hope to overcome. It offers those suffering with addiction a place to gather, share their experiences, gain strength from one another and move toward a substance-free life. …

As you learn about prescription medications, the terminology used to describe them can be confusing and often unintentionally misleading. One of these drugs, Soma (carisoprodol), is a frequent question on drug classification. Is it a narcotic? What makes a difference in using it for medical treatment, and potential for abuse? And so to …

The problem of the illicit drug trade and its impact on society is one that exists the world over, and Ilea is no different. We visit with the responders who bring order to chaos, not just of criminal activity but of community too — as narcotics became more widespread, so did their …

Millions of people around the world suffer from top 10 non-narcotic anxiety medication anxiety, and it often becomes quite daunting when looking for a treatment. Pain relief methods that do not involve narcotics are plentiful and effective. Whether you prefer prescription medications, over-the-counter remedies or natural supplements, there are options available to …

Narcotic induced constipation ICD 10​ ​(NIC) is a common side effect of opioid use. The challenges of this condition, listed in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), are faced by countless patients who depend on narcotic medications for pain relief. For healthcare providers it is important to understand this illness and …