The stimulant drug, Adderall, treats individuals with ADHD. It’s main ingredients are amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. The use of Adderall has grown in the last several years. Its benefits for those with ADHD are very effective, providing focus for schoolwork, test-taking and studying. However, the vast majority of those who are abusing Adderall are college students …
If you or someone you know suffers from the mental effects of addiction, you know that addiction is a disease. Sadly, stigma still exists in a society that says otherwise. Medical and mental health professionals agree that addiction is a disease of both the brain and the body. But why is addiction a mental disorder? …
Stigma is Killing Men “Man Up”, “Why don’t you put your big boy pants on?”, “Don’t be such a pansy”, “Boys don’t cry”, “It’s just a scratch, rub some dirt on it”, “Stop acting like such a girl”… How many have you heard? Because we’ve heard them all. One of the hardest things for men …
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People use the terms interchangeably. However, chemically, there’s a difference when talking about opiates vs opioids. What are these drugs? How do they affect you? Opiates vs Opioids Natural derivatives from the poppy plant are opiates. They include opium, codeine, and morphine. They’re narcotics that have pain-reducing properties. In contrast, opioids are manmade narcotics. They …
Addiction often happens subtly and over time, and that’s why there are five stages of addiction. Alcohol use can start out healthy, but then progress into a disorder. How do you know when you’ve become addicted? You need to figure out where you are. Wherever you are on the five stages of addiction, you should …
When addiction happens in the family, it affects every member, not just the addicted person. Family therapy activities may be essential in helping your entire family heal and grow together as you better understand addiction. In like manner, family therapy allows you to work out your issues as you support the person suffering from drug …
It’s so tempting to try quitting alcohol cold turkey. You’re thinking of all the money you could save on detox! However, there are some genuine dangers if you decide to go ahead. Do you know what they are? What’s Alcohol Withdrawal Like? You wake up to the shakes. Maybe that’s normal for you right now. …
Addiction and recovery begin with the process of detox. For most people, the period of detox is the most critical time to break free from an addiction to drugs or alcohol. To better understand what is medical detox, it’s essential to know that withdrawal produces symptoms that can go from uncomfortable to life-threatening. Medical detox …
You might experience drug withdrawal symptoms even if you’re not trying to get clean. In fact, it’s the discomfort of these symptoms that contribute to the cycle of addiction. A men’s or women’s detox center can help you overcome addiction by easing you through the withdrawal process. People often relapse when they try to detox …
Depression is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. Instead, many levels exist in clinical depression. These range from mild to severe with a wide range of symptoms and life effects. So, what is clinical depression overall and how does it relate to substance abuse or addiction? The explanation of clinical depression, particularly how it relates to drug …