Beans, black beauties, dexies, pep pills, speed, and uppers. What do these six things have in common? According to Indiana University, they are all common street names for a prescription drug called Adderall. Adderall is most commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) … [Read more...] aboutIs Adderall Addictive?
Addiction
The Challenge of Treating Heroin Addiction
Heroin abuse and addiction have been a growing problem in North Carolina. As awareness continues to be raised, the challenge facing substance abuse professionals lies squarely in treating heroin addiction. Substance abuse and addiction problems are hard to beat. Hundreds of people go years … [Read more...] aboutThe Challenge of Treating Heroin Addiction
Can Alcoholics Ever Drink Again?
Is abstinence the only option, or can a former alcoholic drink after treatment? According to Psychology Today, abstinence is not the only option and research indicates that moderate drinking can be possible for people who used to abuse alcohol. But is this answer just hype for people who want to … [Read more...] aboutCan Alcoholics Ever Drink Again?
How to Help a Loved One Who Relapses
When was the last time you joked by saying, “It’s driving me to drink”? Stress does crazy things. It triggers different reactions in different people, some hardly noticeable and others visibly detrimental. Exposure to too much stress for too long can contribute to anxiety. Anxiety leaves a person … [Read more...] aboutHow to Help a Loved One Who Relapses
