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Adderall is appropriately prescribed for people suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and attention deficit disorder(ADD). Adderall contains the stimulant amphetamine which helps those with ADHD concentrate and focus. While many who take the drug function better, others do not like how the medication makes them feel. Adderall is a Schedule II class drug because
Fame, Friendship and Drug Addiction Jason Mewes known for some of his roles in Clerks, Dogma, and half the duo of Jay and Silent Bob speaks out about his addiction to heroin and prescription drugs. Mewes grew up in a home with an addicted mother and pretty much stayed away from drugs and alcohol due
Sativex – New Spray from Mary J? Medical marijuana seems to be a constant source of societal scrutiny. Whether marijuana dispensaries are being raided for distributing drugs inappropriately or whole states are being criticized for their policies regarding the substance, the issue is rarely far from public attention. Now, a British pharmaceutical company wants to
DEA Scrutinizes Walgreens for Exceeding Oxycodone Prescriptions Regs The Center for Disease Control has labeled prescription drug abuse a national epidemic. Oxycodone, one of several narcotic painkillers, is among a number of drugs on the federal distribution regulations list. Oxycodone is a powerful and highly addictive pain medication that has been widely distributed by pill
Challenging the Addiction Challenging the addiction is essential for recovery. This process usually takes place in a residential treatment center; however, loved ones are also helpful in this process as well. An addict has learned unhealthy behavior patterns and coping skills throughout the addiction process. He or she will have to unlearn unhealthy coping patterns
Teen Drinking and Increased Risk of Breast Cancer A new study followed 29,000 female teens and young female adults and found a correlation between alcohol and breast changes which increased the risk of breast cancer. The study was conducted by the Siteman Cancer Center of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and was
The fight to control and outlaw synthetic marijuana is growing. In another blow to producers of the herbal mixtures (treated with chemicals that mimic the active ingredient THC), Georgia’s governor signed a bill that makes the sale of all synthetic marijuana illegal. Governor Deal is quoted as stating that there has been a dramatic “increase
Underage Drinking-What Would You Do? The ABC show What Would You Do? is based on testing how ordinary people react to tough, everyday situations. In one episode, individuals were faced with a decision when actors posed as 18 year olds outside a liquor store and asked adults to buy them alcohol. This scenario poses an
The brain is an amazing, finely tuned organ as it is delicate and durable simultaneously. The brain is able to withstand a great deal of abuse and still find a way to balance the body’s functions, but with a constant onslaught of toxins, the brain’s ability to rebound is diminished. While the capacity to
Born Addicted: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Addicted moms are directly passing opiate and other drug dependencies to their unborn babies, causing severe damage. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the average number of addicted babies born each year ranges from 100,000 to 375,000. In Florida, the Agency of Health Care Administration
