Substance Use Disorder Resources

Phenytoin, sold under the more commonly known brand name Dilantin, is one of the first anticonvulsant drugs that was founded in the early 20th century. It’s primarily used to prevent seizures, particularly tonic-clonic seizures that impact the entire brain or partial seizures that impact sections of the brain. Dilantin uses […]

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorder complaints in adults. It affects up to 30% of people over the age of 40. Trying to get sleep without success is not only distressing but can have adverse effects on your mental and physical health. Sleep medication is one of […]

Some people consider ayahuasca to be a potent treatment for addiction. Remember that it also contains substances that can produce side effects and lead you to question how dangerous is ayahuasca. Some people have had bad trips on the drug as well. If you have had a bad ayahuasca experience and want […]

Earth Day Every day, we hear about climate change and how human actions can impact our planet. Every year, on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day to celebrate and protect the environment. Drug, alcohol, and substance abuse can hurt the Earth. For one, using the substances creates a lot of […]

What are study drugs? Considering 84 percent of college students feel overwhelmed, the higher education experience can be taxing for many.  From balancing classes, studying, extracurricular activities and maintaining a healthy social life, getting a college degree can be quite the juggle and can put a lot of pressure on students. […]

The war on drugs has, without a doubt, been the longest war the United States has been involved in. In 1971, President Nixon declared that drug abuse was the number one problem in America, thus beginning the war on drugs. Nixon’s goal, however, was to increase funding for drug abuse treatment. […]

What is Adderall?Adderall is a stimulant medication typically prescribed to relieve the symptoms of ADHD. It is considered to be an amphetamine medication, making it a schedule II federally controlled substance. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and addiction, in addition to significant risks of psychological and physical dependence. […]

The answer to why do people use cocaine is not a simple one. People have individual differences and there are several possible reasons people choose the substance of abuse they choose. However, no matter which substance people choose, the substance will convincingly seem to meet an unfulfilled need for them […]

The 5 Stages Of Alcoholism Drinking has been a favorite pastime of many people over the years. Not everyone can be a social drinker, however. Some people cannot limit their drinking to one or two drinks. They may try, but more often than not, they drink far more than they […]

The Top 10 Most Commonly Used Illegal Drugs Many drug users may think that the only consequences of using drugs is the possibility of getting caught and being whisked away to jail. The truth, however, is that the prevalence and side effects of every illegal drug can lead to a […]