The majority of people who take medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will take a drug called a stimulant. Ritalin and Adderall both fall into…
Opiates are a class of drugs that are some of the most powerful and addictive drugs on the planet. Drugs in this class come from…
Drug abuse is defined as the use of a medication without a prescription, or with the intention of “getting high”. Drug abuse is also using…
Addiction and substance abuse issues affect families and relationships a great deal. Addiction affects nearly every area of your life. It disrupts family and home…
Adderall is a prescription stimulant most commonly used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall is a combination of two chemical substances – amphetamine and…
On occasion, everyone has a somewhat difficult time falling asleep. Maybe the mind is wide awake and racing, mulling over all of the tasks that…
For most people, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a way to relax after a long day. People with alcohol use disorders do not have…
There is a heavily researched and clearly defined connection between substance abuse and an increase in risk-taking behavior. Because chemical substances reduce inhibitions and severely…
Opiates are narcotic medications that work in the brain to help relieve pain. These substances bind to the opioid receptors in the brain to depress…
Opioids are drugs sometimes prescribed by doctors to treat severe or persistent pain such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and others. This classification of drugs…