We recently discussed the growing concern over college students misusing ADHD drugs. Interestingly, a recent study reported on by Bloomberg.com reveals a surprising picture. Although we primarily associate ADHD with children, the drugs prescribed to assist with attention deficit disorders aren’t … [Read more...] aboutAdults and ADHD Drugs
Spotting the Early Warning Signs of Drug Use in Teens
Parenting; it’s tough. No matter how well planned the entrance to it is, no one is every really prepared. From the first cold to the first cut or scape, we’re a basket case of nerves often second and quadruple guessing our decisions. We sweat the little and the big things, and one of our biggest … [Read more...] aboutSpotting the Early Warning Signs of Drug Use in Teens
Mothers and Prescription Pain Medications are Not a Good Mix
Prescription pain medications are one of the easiest drugs for a person to develop an addiction to. Created for the purpose of pain relief and management, these drugs were never intended to be abused, but addiction to pain meds has become a growing problem. For some, the difference between relief … [Read more...] aboutMothers and Prescription Pain Medications are Not a Good Mix
Does a DWI Arrest Equal Alcoholism?
Does a DWI arrest mean the person arrested in an alcoholic? Let’s be honest; when we hear about someone being arrested for driving while impaired, we automatically assume they have a drinking problem. After all, if they didn’t, they wouldn’t have gotten arrested. But is this assumption correct? Does … [Read more...] aboutDoes a DWI Arrest Equal Alcoholism?
