What Does Snorting Adderall Do To You

If an individual has been snorting Adderall, or they have been thinking about snorting Adderall, then they must learn about the effects it could have on the body. Snorting Adderall has negative side effects, including addiction. The Immediate Effects of Snorting Adderall When Adderall is snorted it releases a large concentrated dose of dextroamphetamine and Read More…

Prescription Stimulants on College Campuses

If one assumes that kids in college only abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, then that would be a false assumption. As a matter of fact, legally obtained drugs are some of the most widely abused on college campuses. Prescription drugs are easily available, and a lot of students use them to improve academic performance. When Read More…

What Are Addiction Treatments for the Elderly?

The elderly population is growing rapidly across the United States. Many senior citizens grew up in the culture of free love and drug experimentation of the era that brought in a more acceptable view of recreational drug and alcohol use. Alcohol may be most commonly abused in the older generations and is expected to jump Read More…

Does Adderall Have Addictive Properties?

Adderall is definitely addictive. But what makes it addictive? The euphoric effect, or an extreme sense of well being that it creates is what makes it so. So what is Adderall and  how does it work? What is Adderall? Adderall is a prescription medication which is a stimulant. It is used to treat ADHD and Read More…

Identifying Prescription Pill Addiction

Identifying a Prescription Pill Addiction

American society is too dependent on pharmaceuticals. And with millions, this dependence transcends therapeutic use and turns into abuse. It is important that individuals gain awareness of how prescription painkillers are potentially harmful. Early intervention is often the best way to help a loved one seek treatment and increase chances for a successful, long lasting Read More…

How is Percocet Abused?

Looking at any label on a box or bottle of Percocet, or even researching it online, one finds that the manufacturer’s warnings are very clear. The labels warn against certain ways of taking the drug. For instance, snorting Percocet triggers high doses of oxycodone to the blood brain barrier, which can cause overdosing. Let’s review Read More…

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How Do You Treat Stimulant Addiction?

Stimulants may be legal (prescription) or illegal substances which kick in a person’s central nervous system and boost cognitive function. An individual may snort, inject or orally ingest stimulants. A stimulant drug has highly addictive properties which requires some amount of support and treatment to define the problem and find a solution. Stimulants Cocaine, crack Read More…

How to Treat Percocet Addiction

How to Treat Percocet Addiction

  Percocet is the brand name for a drug containing oxycodone mixed with acetaminophen, prescribed to treat pain. Sometimes people use the drug for recreational reasons. Whether abused or used for pain relief, withdrawal occurs when you stop taking Percocet after a period of daily use for more than 3-4 weeks. Learn more about Percocet Read More…