Adderall abuse has been on a steady, upward climb in the United States for over a decade. The drug was relatively unknown until the 21st century, which saw an explosion of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses. Adderall has existed under its current name since 1996 when the FDA allowed the parent company to market it as an
It can be intimidating to stage a successful intervention because, at its core, it’s a life-saving practice. Sitting someone down to directly discuss substance abuse is frightening. Most people avoid conflict, and by its very nature, a successful intervention calls for a difficult conversation. The secret to a successful intervention is planning. It will be
Alcohol addiction and depression are two conditions that can significantly impact a person’s mental and physical health. They are also often interconnected. Alcohol and depression have a “chicken or the egg” relationship, in the sense that one can lead to the other and vice versa. Additionally, they have a mutual pull on each other; when
Xanax abuse spiking in the U.S. is one of the hidden threats lurking beneath our country’s surface. It’s a reality many people are considerably affected by. However, due to substance misuse’s stigma, many never disclose their harrowing experiences with Xanax abuse. Additionally, with the much larger opioid crisis on our hands, coverage of Xanax abuse is
Opiate Addiction: GateHouse Treatment has helped hundreds of clients from all walks of life fight dependency. For example, we understand first-hand that opiate addiction happens to more than the stereotypical partier who is recklessly using and abusing illegal street drugs. It often happens by accident. And it often surprises people who are going through a
Addiction Relapse is more common in dependency treatment than one would think; this is a fact many experts in the field will tell you early on in recovery. Studies show as many as 85% of people suffering from addiction experience a relapse. Relapsing can feel like a personal failure for many individuals battling addiction, but
It is no secret that addiction and emotions are closely linked. More and more studies to further understand the connection between addiction and emotions to improve treatment options for addicts looking for lasting sobriety are published daily. Specialists in substance abuse are starting to recognize how emotions can trigger addictive behaviors that lead individuals to
Most people understand the adverse effects of alcohol; after all, at one point or another, we’ve experienced it. Hangovers the mornings after are apparent signs that whatever it does to the brain isn’t good. Alcohol abuse scars the liver, hurts the heart, and negatively affects the brain. Within 5 to 10 minutes of reaching your
Substance use stigmas in the workplace can harm those seeking help and those already in recovery. Reviewing the language in your office culture can positively impact someone’s recovery.
Living with a fentanyl addiction is a terrifying and chaotic reality many never expected to experience. As the opioid epidemic sweeps the nation, more individuals lose their will to stay sober and their lives to deadly overdoses. Fentanyl addiction affects people from all walks of life, some with a history of heavy drug use, others
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