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Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor promptly if you have dizziness, nervousness, or trouble sleeping. There are many brands and forms of pseudoephedrine available. Some tablets should be swallowed with plenty of water. Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of pseudoephedrine may be different between products. Dizziness, drowsiness, […]

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Nebraska is the state with the lowest rate of self-reported pain pill abuse (2.39%). Oklahoma is the state with the highest rate of marijuana usage (16.61%) where recreational use is currently not legal. Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Maine round out the top five states for marijuana usage. Recreational marijuana has been legal in Alaska and […]

Connect with an Advisor to explore program requirements, curriculum, credit for prior learning process, and financial aid options. For the first time on record, your odds of dying from an accidental opioid overdose are greater than dying in a motor-vehicle crash. Make a Difference in the Substance Abuse Crisis This article draws on the most […]

Educational, licensing and certification requirements for substance abuse counselors vary greatly depending on individual state regulations and the practice setting. Some states only require a high school degree and a certification in substance abuse counseling. Other states require a master’s level degree in counseling, professional experience, and passage of a licensing examination. When someone has […]

Long-term use of Suboxone can lead to physical and psychological dependence and drug-craving and drug-seeking behavior. Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor and is an antagonist at the kappa-opioid receptor. Stimulation of the mu receptor causes analgesia, respiratory depression, euphoria, and dependence. However, it’s only approved for preventing relapse in people who […]

If someone overdoses on Suboxone, it’s probably because they’re taking other drugs too. Mixing Suboxone with sedatives like benzodiazepines can cause breathing problems to add up, leading to an overdose. Regular opioids attach to molecules in the brain, triggering a high and side effects like breathing problems. If you take too much of an opioid, […]

The above discussion of the primary players (PV, BDNF/TrkB, and glutamate) have on opening and closing sensitive periods should be taken into account for future studies. Work-related stress may include factors such as the demands of the job, the ability to have control over decisions, and the degree of social support within the workplace. People […]

Healthcare providers can test for it and treat people under its influence (see below under “What are the disadvantages, side effects and complications that are possible with benzodiazepines?”). In a 12-month period spanning 2014 and 2015, experts estimate that at least 30.5 million people in the U.S. took benzodiazepines prescribed by a healthcare provider. People […]

Ritalin, known as methylphenidate, is prescribed to treat ADHD in children and adolescents. It also treats narcolepsy, a sleep disorder affecting children and adults. Yes, the American Psychiatric Association uses the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) to identify and diagnose mental health conditions and addictions. The helpline at AddictionResource.net is available 24/7 […]