Are Prescription Stimulants for ADHD Safe to Use?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), prescription drug misuse can have serious medical consequences. Increases in prescription drug misuse over the last 15 years are reflected in
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), prescription drug misuse can have serious medical consequences. Increases in prescription drug misuse over the last 15 years are reflected in
Marijuana is a drug that comes from a cannabis plant and is called many different names including pot, bud, grass, Mary Jane, and many other slang names. Marijuana can be
Adderall and Ritalin are both highly addictive, central nervous system stimulants used to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and narcolepsy. Adderall contains two substances: amphetamine salts and dextroamphetamine. Ritalin
Nar-Anon is a support program based on the 12-steps, that helps people who have an addicted friend or family member. It is not a religious program, but it does focus
Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. The initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for
Ambien (Zolpidem) is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics; it is a “z-drug” that is used to treat insomnia. Zolpidem works by activating GABA, a
Benzodiazepines or “Benzos” are highly addictive synthetic drugs that belong to a class of drugs known as sedatives. They are used to treat anxiety, seizures, and sometimes insomnia, muscle spasms,
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. The
Can two addicts have a successful marriage and relationship? That’s the million-dollar question. Couples that both have substance abuse disorders are four to seven times more likely to end in
Opiates are prescribed everyday legally and illegally and sometimes just purchased on the streets. They are meant to help aid people to function without pain due to an injury or