Prescription Drug Addiction

Stimulant medications help those that have attention problems, and they can also be used to counteract the sedation effects of other prescriptions. There are more than 4.8 million people on these medications. While it’s safe to assume that the vast majority are children, many adults rely on these drugs to function. Though they are well tolerated, stopping these medications is another problem. People will experience many side effects that include psychiatric, neurological, and physical disturbances. While you may think of stimulants as some of the big pharma names on the market, cocaine, crack cocaine, and meth, are varieties also included […]

Most of us use stimulants every day without even thinking about it. In fact, we take the effects that stimulants have on us for granted, relying on them to help us feel more alert and be more productive. Caffeine and nicotine are the two most common stimulants in use today, but there are stronger stimulants. Harder stimulants have a more intense effect on the brain and central nervous system, which also makes quitting these substances that much more difficult. Examples of stimulants include: Ritalin Adderall Methamphetamine Cocaine Even some diet pills contain stimulants. The stimulants in diet pills help speed […]