Drug Specifics

Each individual drug and drug addiction has it's own unique variations. Where most addictions follow a trend or similar addiction symptoms, each drug has it's own characteristics.

Not all addictions are the same. Depending on the drug or substance involved there are different considerations and numerous treatment approaches that are available.

Drug Specific Information and Articles

Drug Classes

The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) regulates five classes of drugs: narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids.

Cocaine Treatment/ Withdrawal

When someone stops using cocaine, they are going to have a long period of withdrawal.

OxyContin Facts

OxyContin is a prescription painkiller used for moderate to high pain relief.  OxyContin contains oxycodone, the medication’s active ingredient, in a time-release tablet.  Oxycodone products have been abused for the past 30 years