Treatment

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “In 2019, an estimated 10.1 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids in the past year.”[1]  Opioid addiction is widespread, affecting millions of Americans every day. Individuals who struggle with opioid use disorder have become mentally and physically dependent…

Millions of people in the United States live with the effects of addiction. Without treatment, addiction often gets worse and more challenging to treat. Many people living with addiction face severe harm to their mental and physical health, the loss of jobs and relationships, and legal or financial difficulties.  Many…

Addiction is a serious problem in the United States. Each year, millions of people develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol, and only a fraction of them seek treatment.  Certain drugs increase the activity of a person’s central nervous system (CNS) and provide a range of desirable effects. Many of…

Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that speed up activity in your central nervous system. Many amphetamines are used medicinally to treat conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).[1] Examples of prescription amphetamines include Adderall, Dexdedrine, Vyvanse, and Desoxyn. While most amphetamines are legal with a prescription, there are illicit forms of these…