Doctors frequently prescribe stimulants like Adderall to help their patients with ADHD and narcolepsy stay mentally sharp, alert and energetic. When used as prescribed, Adderall can provide more focus and clarity to people with these specific health disorders. However, for people without ADHD or narcolepsy, using Adderall without a prescription is dangerous and illegal. Read…
The disease of addiction can affect anyone, even highly accomplished professionals. Despite enjoying abundant career success, you may privately struggle with alcohol abuse while carefully maintaining an illusion that you have it all. If you are an ambitious, driven person, your job is likely a foundational part of your identity. Worries that the business you’ve…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, crashes involving drunk drivers end the lives of approximately 32 Americans per day. Alcohol significantly impairs judgment and coordination – both of which are crucial for safely driving a car. Because of this risk, it’s illegal in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico to drive…
Methamphetamine is a fast-acting, potent synthetic stimulant. Even small doses can cause short-term effects like hyperactivity, decreased appetite, irregular heartbeat and elevated blood pressure. Over time, meth use can lead to many potentially severe health risks and complications, including toxicity. The Dangerous Effects of Methamphetamine Meth is different from many other stimulants because dealers manufacture…
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, coming in second only to water. The boost that this drink provides often helps people wake up and get ready for the day. However, consuming caffeine in high doses can have an unintended effect, leading to restlessness and anxiety. This experience is relatively common…
While TV shows and movies often focus on the alarming changes to meth users’ appearance – including skin sores, gum disease and advanced tooth decay – these sensationalized depictions do not always align with the realities of meth use. Over time, methamphetamine abuse can affect virtually every organ in your body, and contrary to well-worn…
Recovering from a substance use disorder and achieving lifelong sobriety involves more than abstaining from alcohol and drugs. You must also address the underlying behavior and mindset that led you to develop the disease of addiction. Otherwise, you could be at risk of developing dry drunk syndrome. Warning Signs of Dry Drunk Syndrome Dry drunk…
While everyone’s path to addiction recovery is different, rebuilding damaged relationships is one of the first goals many people have after they achieve sobriety. Isolation, deception and secrecy are defining characteristics of active addiction, all of which undermine trust and intimacy. After driving others away with your self-destructive behavior, making amends is one way to…
One of the most pervasive myths about substance abuse treatment is that all rehab programs are the same. Another widespread misconception is that a brief stint in rehab can fully heal the disease of addiction. Of course, the truth is much more nuanced and complex than that. Succeeding in your goal of being healthy without…
Growing up in a household where the adults around you struggle with substance use disorders can be traumatic and continue to affect you later in life. Younger children might not realize their parents’ behavior is self-destructive, and may unconsciously pick up unhealthy coping mechanisms from imitating what the grown-ups do. Family dysfunctions like communications breakdowns,…