Articles By: Drug Addiction

Methylin ER Abuse and Addiction

Methylphenidate is the generic version of specific medications that are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy. Methyl ER is one brand name of this medication and is available in other brand names, such as Concerta, Metadate CD,...
June 11th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Study Examines Impact of Music with Cannabis References on Adolescent Marijuana Use

Parents may have good reason to pay attention to the style of music their children prefer. While parents are often shocked by the language and subject matter of the songs their kids listen to, there may be something more shocking going on: a change in how kids make decisions about using illicit drugs.
June 10th, 2010 | Adolescent Drug Abuse | Read More

Drug Addiction Major Problem in Russia According to President Medvedev

For decades we have heard of the heavy drinking that is so popular in Russia. At times it almost seems like a stereotype – the fur-hatted Russian slamming back vodka after vodka. The problem of abusive drinking in Russia, however, is a real one. Many stories of how alcohol abuse undercuts productivity...
June 9th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Adderall – The College Student’s Pill of Choice

While Adderall is an important medication for those suffering with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are others who find the medication to be useful for non-medical reasons. According to a recent post in NWTN Today, Adderall is being increasingly abused by college students.
June 9th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Treating Teen Marijuana Use

With all the recent news stories about medical marijuana clinics, the number of states allowing access to medical marijuana, the push for legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, it might be tempting to think that marijuana is not really that bad, in the scheme of things, not really addictive...
June 7th, 2010 | Marijuana Addiction | Read More

Researchers Introduce New Medications to Treat Drug Addiction, Alcoholism

Researchers unveiled the first opioid-blocking, extended-release injectable suspension naltrexone (XR NTX) at the 2010 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting held from May 22–26, 2010 in New Orleans. The pharmaceutical company Alkermes, Inc. discussed new data on XR NTX gathered...
June 3rd, 2010 | Addiction Treatment | Read More

Rationalization in Drug Use Can Lead to Death

Rationalization continues to be a problem when trying to treat addiction. Too many individuals rationalize that as long as they use less than their friends, they believe they can handle it because it is not impacting their job and that they are too smart to let it become a problem.
June 2nd, 2010 | Addiction Treatment | Read More

Black Tar Heroin Gaining Ground

It would stand to reason that drug smugglers and dealers would not want to sell customers a product that can kill swiftly as living customers are much more profitable. According to a recent Google News piece, however, a form of ultra-potent heroin is being pushed for as little as $10 a bag.
June 2nd, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Valium

Valium (or diazepam) is an anti-anxiety drug found in the family of drugs called benzodiazepines, home to Xanaz (alprazolam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam) among others. Valium is used to help treat and manage anxiety disorders as well as agitation, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. The...
June 1st, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Xanax

Xanax, also known by its generic name Alprazolman, belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines and is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). The drug affects the chemicals in the brain by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical...
June 1st, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More