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Misconceptions About Adderall

Misconceptions About Adderall

What Is Adderall? Adderall is referred to as the “study drug” by those that abuse it, but its true medical purpose is to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also sometimes used to treat narcolepsy.1 This stimulant drug is a...
Dangerous Effects of Valium Abuse

Dangerous Effects of Valium Abuse

Valium is a benzodiazepine that is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety. It is a minor tranquilizer that works to relieve anxiety by improving the activity of a neurotransmitter in the body called gamma-aminobutyric acid (or GABA). When a person’s body doesn’t have...
What Does It Mean to Be a Functional Alcoholic?

What Does It Mean to Be a Functional Alcoholic?

Alcohol use disorder isn’t always readily apparent. Instead, it may slowly develop and reveal itself over time. When we think about alcoholism or alcohol abuse, many people picture the “typical drunk” who staggers around babbling incoherently, the constant party-goer...
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