Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, and they essentially speed up messages sent through pathways in the brain and body. In most cases, amphetamines are prescribed to treat conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy,…
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If someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder, you are likely worried for both their wellbeing and their safety. Addiction creates problems at work, destroys relationships, and damages physical and mental health.…
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Marijuana is often thought of as a relatively harmless drug. While it may be true that marijuana isn’t as immediately addictive as say, heroin, it can lead to abuse and long-term adverse health issues such…
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Over the last two decades, there has been a drastic increase in prescription opioid abuse, often leading to addiction and overdose. This epidemic has become a major concern for health officials and politicians alike, even…
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While many parents find themselves worried about their teen or young adult child using alcohol or marijuana, there is another, more insidious, substance abuse threat to be wary of. Inhalants—often found in household items such…
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Abusing drugs and alcohol affects every bodily function, and can be especially detrimental to certain organs and systems. While some of these issues are well known, such as liver disease from excessive alcohol use, other…
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When a person experiences a fear of a specific thing or circumstance that is not logically associated with an actual threat, this fear may be defined as a phobia. Phobias can create crippling anxiety and…
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Our society has a way of incorporating alcohol into just about everything, and this is never so clear as when you are newly sober. For people who have been living with high-functioning alcohol addiction for…
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Substance abuse among adolescents is a persistent problem in the US, and often leads to life-changing consequences. For teenage girls who experience underage pregnancy, the stress and unique challenges of adolescent motherhood can contribute to…
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Women are drinking at higher rates than ever before, and mothers are no exception. Drinking is sometimes considered an essential part of motherhood, touted as life’s solution to being overworked and overwhelmed. Women sometimes encourage…
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