Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a type of substance abuse treatment that uses medications to combat opioid and alcohol addiction. Certain medications can soothe symptoms of withdrawal, prevent cravings, and lessen a person’s chance of relapsing.  According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “The prescribed medication operates to…

Addiction is a condition that commonly occurs with other mental illnesses. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “approximately 9.2 million adults in the United States have a co-occurring disorder.”[1]  Binge eating disorder is a type of eating disorder that causes people to eat large quantities…

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or stress that can cause physical reactions like sweating, restlessness, and a fast heartbeat. While everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life, some individuals deal with it daily, to the point where their anxiety affects their ability to function. People who…

Dexedrine is the name brand for dextroamphetamine, a prescription stimulant medication that is primarily used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, however, it is also used for weight loss. While this medication is effective in treating these conditions, dextroamphetamine is known to be habit-forming and addictive.  According to…