Learn About Ritalin
Ritalin is the brand name for Methylphenidate, which is similar to amphetamine. Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant and is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. In the United States it is classified as a Schedule 2 controlled substance. Ritalin comes in sustained or extended release formulas, and can have different brand names. Effects […]
Is Ecstasy Considered a Narcotic?
This is not a simple question to answer. Yes, Ecstasy is a legal narcotic. No, Ecstasy is not a medical narcotic. What does this mean? Ecstasy acts as a stimulant and a psychedelic and is classed as a Schedule 1 drug in the United States. This means that it has no accepted medical uses. Narcotics […]
How Can Men Stop Acting Out on Anger?
Anger in men is often viewed as masculine. It is seen as ‘manly’ when a man engages in fistfights or acts out their anger in a physical way. Traditionally, men are taught to be strong, and revealing their feelings is not meant to be a sign of strength, rather a sign of weakness. A lot […]
The Best Way to Get Rid of a Hangover
There are many cures and remedies available for hangovers. However there is little to no scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. In fact, scientists don’t know what causes alcohol hangovers. So what is the best way to get rid of a hangover? Or to prevent one? Getting Rid of a Hangover Time This is usually […]
What Does Greed Have to Do with Addiction?
The connecting thread between the different addictions is that never is never enough. Not for long. As the individual with an addiction goes deeper into their addiction, they tend to seek out more and more of their drug of choice. And it doesn’t matter whether they’re addicted to a substance or a relationship, the ante […]
Smoking and Drinking Go Hand in Hand
Smoking and drinking is a popular combination. Anyone who has ever been to a bar can vouch for that. Many people find it difficult to have one without the other. Unfortunately, tobacco and alcohol are amongst the deadliest drugs in the United States. The Link between Smoking and Drinking The reason that so many people […]
Why Alcohol Abuse is Dangerous
Most people know that alcohol abuse and alcoholism can be extremely harmful when left unchecked. The hazards of excessive drinking and alcoholism are well known. An estimated 3 million people die from alcohol each year and alcoholism is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The body can only process a […]
Help for Percocet Withdrawal
Percocet, which is a blend of oxycodone and acetaminophen, is used to treat pain. If an individual is taking Percocet daily for longer than a few weeks, they can experience withdrawal. Percocet Withdrawal When withdrawal occurs, it means the central nervous system is attempting to regulate the body without the presence of oxycodone. Usually, Percocet […]
How the Body Develops Heroin Tolerance
There are many ways of taking Heroin. It can be injected, snorted, sniffed or smoked. Any way the drug is administered transports it to the brain rapidly. Individuals who are regular users of Heroin are at risk of developing a dependence to it. Heroin Tolerance The brain develops a tolerance to Heroin very quickly. This […]
The Effects of Marijuana Abuse
Marijuana is the dry shredded mix of the flowers, stems and leaves of the cannabis sativa plant, and is usually smoked. It is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. Smoking Marijuana causes respiratory problems or deficiencies of the immune system. Marijuana Abuse Can Marijuana be abused? Yes it can be. Although many […]