What is Stimulant Induced Psychosis? Stimulants are one of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. This drug class includes drugs like amphetamines, methylphenidate, anorectic stimulants, and drugs like Provigil, as…
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab – How to Decide
- OnMarch 27, 2023
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab – How to Decide Today, the National Survey on Substance Use and Mental Health indicates that some 43.7 million Americans over the age of 12 need substance use treatment…
Can Meth Kill You? It Can and Here’s How
- OnMarch 20, 2023
Can Meth Kill You? It Can and Here’s How If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, you’re probably concerned. Methamphetamine or meth is common. In fact, an estimated 2.5…
What Does Meth Do to Your Brain
- OnJuly 27, 2021
Methamphetamine is an amphetamine-class drug similar to Adderall and other prescription medications.
Drugs That Cause Skin Picking
- OnJuly 9, 2021
Drug addiction can cause a variety of skin problems, including skin picking, also known as dermatillomania. Dermatillomania, or skin picking, is considered a “body-focused obsessive activity”.
Deadliest Drugs in the U.S.
- OnApril 30, 2021
According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), nearly 841,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. In the US, over 70,000 deaths were attributed to overdose in 2019 alone. Opioids,…
Finding Rehab During COVID-19
- OnMarch 19, 2021
Finding rehab on a regular day can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know what to look for. Finding rehab during COVID-19 can be even more overwhelming, which is why it is…
What is Meth-Induced Psychosis and How is it Treated?
- OnNovember 27, 2020
Methamphetamine, or “meth”, is currently one of the most widely abused illicit substances in the United States. The landscape of meth addiction has significantly changed over the years, as it has gone from…
HOW ALCOHOL AND STRESS ARE RELATED
- OnFebruary 18, 2020
After a hectic day, it may seem as though there is nothing more relaxing than having a few drinks to help you unwind. However, though it is a little known fact, drinking alcohol…
CONCERTA ADDICTION
- OnJanuary 20, 2020
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a prescription stimulant in the same class as Ritalin. In fact, Concerta and Ritalin have essentially the same chemical make-up, but Concerta is the extended-release version, lasting up to 12…