Commonly Abused Prescription Stimulants

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs – Stimulants

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Prescription stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin increase alertness, attention and energy by amplifying the activity of certain brain neurotransmitters including dopamine and norepinephrine. These prescription psychoactive drugs act similar to illegal substances like cocaine, crack and methamphetamine.

Originally prescribed for a wide variety of medical conditions, as the prevalence of abuse became more wide spread stricter standards were enacted. Today, prescription stimulants are predominately prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and occasionally depression.

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How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs and Alcohol

Talking to children about drugs and alcohol addiction

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Research shows that children who learn the facts about drugs and alcohol from their parents are significantly less likely to use them.

No child is immune from exposure to drugs and alcohol.  Teen drug and alcohol abuse is prevalent in every community across Canada, and addiction has become a national crisis.

Children who aren’t properly educated about the dangers of drugs and alcohol are more likely to experiment and have a greater risk of addiction. Continue reading “Talking to children about drugs and alcohol addiction” →

Commonly Abused Prescription Depressants

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs – Depressants

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Prescription depressants are used as popular sedatives, tranquilizers, and hypnotics. They work by increasing the amount of GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) neurotransmitters in the brain to produce a calming effect on the central nervous system that reduces anxiety and over-stimulation and induces feelings of euphoria and relaxation.

Prescription depressants are grouped into three drug classes: Benzodiazepines, like Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan; Barbiturates, like Nembutal; and Sedative-Hypnotics like Ambien, Lunesta and Sonata. Continue reading “Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs – Depressants” →

13 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Residential Rehab Facility

Choosing a residential rehab facility

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Not all residential addiction rehab facilities are the same.  Knowing what to look for in a quality treatment centre can make all the difference in overcoming an addiction.

With the rise in addiction treatment fraud and rehab centre scams over the past few years, researching potential treatment facilities has never been so important.  Being prepared to ask the right questions and learning as much as possible about the individual services and treatment options available, will help ensure an informed decision.

Don’t take a gamble on addiction treatment, get educated.  Here are 13 questions to ask when choosing a residential rehab facility.

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Commonly Abused Prescription Opioids

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs – Opioids

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Prescription opioids are powerful pain relievers prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe acute pain.  They work by blocking the pain receptors in the brain, stimulating dopamine that produces a feeling of euphoria, heightened pleasure, relaxation, and in some cases, an altered state of consciousness. Opioids can be highly addictive even when used as prescribed and can cause a physical and mental dependency within a short period of time. Continue reading “Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs – Opioids” →