Antihistamines are medications that treat allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose, hay fever, itchy eyes, and sneezing. They work by blocking the effects of histamine , a chemical released by the body during allergic reactions. Common over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine brands include Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, and Xyzal. Antihistamines aren’t as addictive as other CNS drugs […] The post Are You Addicted to Your Allergy Medication? appeared first on Illinois Recovery Center.| Illinois Recovery Center
According to the Centers for Disease Control , over 250 Americans lose their lives every day from substance use disorders (SUD). And the risk of this number growing remains, as polysubstance abuse, that is, using multiple drugs at a time, is quickly becoming the norm. In a recent survey by The Commonwealth Fund, the US […] The post Most Common Polysubstance Drug Abuse appeared first on Illinois Recovery Center.| Illinois Recovery Center
There’s a lot that can go wrong with intravenous drug use. The overdose risk increases because injected drugs work a lot faster. A nonsterile injection| Illinois Recovery Center