Cultural competence is the ability to interact with people of different cultures in positive and proactive ways. It ensures that the needs of all community members are addressed, regardless of any cultural differences.
Subutex was approved for patient use by the FDA in 2002 and was the first drug formulated using buprenorphine. Subutex contains only one active ingredient – buprenorphine.
Valium, one of the brand names of the generic drug diazepam, is classified as a benzodiazepine and is prescribed by doctors and psychiatrists to treat anxiety, seizures, and even alcohol withdrawal.
Since their development, cocaine, and crack have become some of the most widely used and abused drugs in the United States and throughout the world.
First approved for clinical use in 1985, Wellbutrin—also known by its generic name bupropion—is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in Northern American for treating depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Roxicodone is a brand name for an oxycodone drug. Sometimes referred to as “Roxy,” it belongs to the opioid (or narcotic) drug family. It is a semi-synthetic pain reliever derived from morphine.
PCP, or phencyclidine, is a psychedelic drug that results in hallucinations and produces a feeling of detachment from one’s surroundings.
Like many such substances, marijuana can be an incredibly helpful substance in the right amount, and under the right medical supervision.
Ice—otherwise known as crystal meth, crank, or crystal tea—is highly addictive and can bring both mental and physical harm to anyone who uses it.
Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive drugs available. After as few as one or two uses, a person’s body can become dependent on it in order to function properly.
