According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug made from morphine, a naturally occurring substance taken from the opium poppy plant. Opioids bind to specific receptors in the brain, generally acting as a pain...
Adderall is an FDA-approved medication for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and narcolepsy, but many feel it has “off-label” benefits for cognition and mental health. Like all stimulants, Adderall increases concentration and energy levels while...
Who doesn’t need help getting a good night’s sleep every once in a while? There are many things a person can try to beat insomnia, but many look to the simplest choice — a sleeping pill. While generally effective, they can become addictive and dangerous. What Is A...
Addiction is a chronic disease that can be treated but not cured. As a result, it is expected that someone who has struggled with alcohol or drugs will experience cravings for those substances while in recovery. It can be beneficial to have a list of tips and tools to...
The thinking around the causes and treatments for addictions continues to evolve. Part of that shift takes in how the disease affects the family and loved ones of a person with substance use disorder (SUD). Whether the person with SUD is a teenager with concerned...
Someone can become addicted to cocaine after only one use. Highly dangerous, cocaine was involved in nearly 1 in 5 overdose deaths in 2019, per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over 5 million Americans reported using cocaine in 2020. That figure is...
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