Addiction

In recent years, the United States has seen a rise in the decriminalization and legalization of both recreational and medicinal marijuana. This cultural shift has led many [...]

Naltrexone is an FDA-approved Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). It can be prescribed by a licensed healthcare [...]

Xanax is the brand name for the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam. While over an estimated 30 million people use this drug for its on-label benefits, it’s commonly misused. [...]

The Seven Stages of Addiction Though individual experiences can certainly vary, there are seven stages of addiction that often lead to a substance abuse disorder. The explanations [...]

In 2021, it was determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics that the life expectancy for people in the [...]

Concerta is a brand name of a stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When taken according to doctor’s orders, the risk of [...]