Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 for children aged 3 and older, Adderall is a CNS stimulant […]
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Prescription drug use continues to rise. According to recent findings out of the Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center, nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication, over 50% take two, and 20% take more than five. Furthermore,
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses accounted for 52,404 U.S. deaths in 2015, the most recent year statistics are available, including 33,091 (63.1%) that involved opioids. The tragic increase has been “driven in large
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Dabbing, what it is, who is doing it, and why it is a problem may be mysteries to you. The word dabbing refers to a complicated way of inhaling marijuana. However, if you’re worried about your kids experimenting with marijuana,
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Amy sits nervously in the center of a group circle made up of recovering addicts and their loved ones to read aloud a letter she has written to her family. This is Amy’s first time to share a “Family Letter”
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If you recently completed addiction treatment, congratulations! You have gotten over a major hurdle and set a good foundation for a sober lifestyle. As you progress through your recovery process one day at a time, consider incorporating each of these
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Parenting addicted teens is the ultimate challenge for a mother or father. If you are facing this situation, you may feel helpless, alone or desperate to get your child well again. The best thing you can do for your addicted
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Successful substance rehab is a process that unfolds in stages. While the details of any given program may differ, the overall goals remain largely the same. An overview of the common steps toward successful rehab could be vital to you
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“How am I going to handle the stresses of my life without drugs or alcohol?” This question is top of mind for many addicts coming out of treatment for substance abuse. After spending one to three months in an environment
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Binge drinking has become a serious issue that schools have had difficulty dealing with. As a result, they have come up with 5 ways that schools have successfully reduced binge drinking. A 2015 report by the National Survey on Drug
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