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Molly Addiction: Symptoms and Side Effects

September 26, 2024

Recreational use of MDMA — more commonly known by its street names “Molly” and “ecstasy” — has surged in recent years. Originally popular in nightclubs and dance scenes, use has expanded to music festivals, parties, and general recreational use. Often viewed as a relatively harmless party drug, there is a darker side, including significant risks such as Molly addiction, overdose, and more.[1] If you are concerned that you or a

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Can Drug Use Lead to Hair Loss?

March 29, 2024

Long-term drug abuse is associated with numerous medical, psychological, and emotional complications. But it’s often the physical side effects of drug use that push a person to seek medical attention, long before they’re ready to enter treatment for their addiction issues.  Hair and skin problems are among the most common side effects of chronic drug abuse. Yet many people don’t realize just how many prescription and street drugs can cause

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Why You Should Wean Off Topamax

October 21, 2022

What Is Topamax? Topamax, which also comes in a generic version called topiramate, is a brand-name prescription medication that belongs to the anticonvulsant category of drugs. This medication, which is FDA-approved for certain uses, comes in two forms: a tablet and a sprinkle capsule. Patients take Topamax to treat migraine headaches or seizures that may or may not be caused by epilepsy. While Topamax is only approved to ease migraines

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Adderall Explained: Usage, Side Effects, and Managing Anxiety

November 7, 2024

What is Adderall? Adderall is a medication in the stimulant drug category. This brand-name prescription, which also comes in a generic version, is a combination of two generic drugs — amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall is available as both an oral tablet and an extended-release oral capsule. The form and dosage that someone will be prescribed are at the discretion of the patient’s doctor. Typically, a doctor will start someone off

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What are Signs of Meth Use?

October 21, 2022

Meth use has risen in the United States, raising the alarm about addiction and overdose. In 2018, data shows that nearly 1.9 million people used meth. According to the National Institute on drug abuse, meth overdose rates quadrupled from 2011 to 2017 alone.  Due to the rising concerns about the drug, knowing how to recognize the signs of use can be helpful. What is Meth? Meth is a shorter name

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Opioids vs Opiates: Understanding the Difference

April 17, 2024

When discussing opioids vs opiates, most people use the terms interchangeably. Although there are plenty of similarities, what stands out is the almost identical addiction potential. It’s interesting to note that treatment for addiction also follows similar protocols. Here’s what you need to know. Opioids vs Opiates Both types of substances relieve pain. They’re nervous system depressants. Opiates trace their origins back to the opium poppy. Examples include morphine, codeine,

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