prescription drugs

Benzodiazepines

Posted on April 21, 2018

The first benzodiazepine was chlordiazepoxide and it was introduced in 1960 to treat insomnia, general anxiety disorder (GAD), seizures, and alcohol withdrawal and panic attacks. Benzodiazepines work by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA. The drugs contain chemicals that aid in the calming effect already produced by...

Declaration of the Opioid Crisis as a Public Health Emergency

Posted on November 1, 2017

in addiction, addiction labels, Addiction Treatment, heroin, Opioids, prescription drugs

by Aton Center

On Thursday Oct 26th, President Donald Trump declared the Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency. How did we get here? In 2016, according to the CDC, more than 64,000 people died from opioid-related drug overdoses. In particular, the offenders are strong synthetic opioids such as...

Understanding the Opioid Addiction Epidemic

Posted on May 6, 2017

in awareness, opiates, Opioids, prescription drugs

by Aton Center

Everyone knows there is an Opioid Epidemic, but what continues to surprise me is the abundance of legally prescribed opioid use. From my own experience and from the voices of clients, it happens frequently that people are offered and even encouraged to use opioids for...

The Nation’s Prescription Drug & Heroin Epidemic – The State of the Union

Posted on January 14, 2016

in heroin, prescription drugs, private rehab, problem solving, professionals

by Aton Center

President Obama’s final State of the Union earlier this week made mention of our nation’s prescription drug and heroin epidemic. He insinuates that he will be tackling drug addiction in the upcoming year prior to leaving office, although does not clarify his intentions. Perhaps his...

8 Rights of Medication Administration

Posted on July 15, 2014

in knowledge, medication administration, prescription drugs

by Aton Center

A recent article on CNN (found here) claims that 40% of parents incorrectly measured the dose prescribed by their doctor while administering medication to their children. Remember, if it is yourself or someone else, the 8 Rights of Medication Administration should always be followed. ...

Rise in Overdoses

Posted on February 21, 2014

in addiction, AToN Center, drug abuse, drug overdose, heroin, Norco, opiates, overdose, Oxycontin, Philip Seymour Hoffman, prescription drugs, recovery, treatment, Vicoden

by Aton Center

People are starting to notice a problem. It’s hard not to notice the “heroin crisis,” when celebrities like Philip Seymour Hoffman overdose. It’s hard for parents to ignore when news reports tell us that high school students are helping each other shoot up in school...

National Prescription Take Back Day

Posted on April 23, 2012

in Drug Enforcement Administration. prescription drug abuse, prescription drugs

by Aton Center

English: The Seal of the Drug Enforcement Administration (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It's that time again. National prescription take back day is this Saturday. Think of it as spring cleaning that could save a life. Many individuals begin their addictions with experimental pill use taken from home...

Most Common Substance Addictions Afflicting Americans Each Day

Posted on April 18, 2012

in addiction, Alcohol, American substance addictions, Americans, heroin, marijuana, Patricia Brady, prescription drugs

by Aton Center

Drug abuse has plagued the United States for centuries, and it continues to endanger the lives of children and adults alike. Fortunately, there is a way out for those who have developed a dependence on drugs and alcohol. If you are interested in learning about...