Adderall is commonly used to treat ADD and ADHD, but many youths abuse it as a study drug. Some 34% of college students admit to taking it illegally, and research indicates full-time college students are more likely to use it for non-medical purposes. The result is young people developing an … [Read more...] aboutA 6 Step Guide to Adderall Withdrawal
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Short-Term vs. Long-Term Substance Abuse Treatment
Making choices about substance abuse recovery care can be the most stressful and difficult decision-making you’ll ever do. Not only are the treatment options varied and intricate, but you or your loved one is also going through an undoubtedly difficult time, making the process even more complex. … [Read more...] aboutShort-Term vs. Long-Term Substance Abuse Treatment
The Reality of Vicodin Addiction
Opioids are among the most commonly abused prescription drugs. Prescription painkillers like OxyContin, Codeine, and Vicodin may be beneficial in masking pain, but their opioid nature makes them dangerously addictive. What is the reality of Vicodin addiction in particular? What sets it apart from … [Read more...] aboutThe Reality of Vicodin Addiction
What Is Darvocet?
It’s been called the Opiate Pain Reliever. Darvocet is categorized as a narcotic pain medication, and it was making headlines in 2010 for all the wrong reasons when it was withdrawn from the United States market in November. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) pulled the proverbial plug on the … [Read more...] aboutWhat Is Darvocet?