Contributor: Sierra Tucson clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP Brain mapping includes scientific or medical methods that are used to understand the specific functions of each part of the brain. Brain mapping may include non-invasive studies such as electroencephalograpy (EEG) testing or using small electrical currents to test tiny areas of the brain, or [...]
When looking at the trends of prescription drug abuse, gender is one of the newest hot topics in current research. The latest research is pointing to some major patterns in how females’ vs males are accessing, being prescribed, and misusing medications. One of the front runners in this area of research is Frontiers in Neuroendrocrinology. [...]
Abuse of over-the-counter cold medication and Cough Syrup Abuse is an increasing trend, particularly amongst adolescents and young adults. Extra-strength cough medicines containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide (DXM) are known for high rates of misuse, prompting changes in legislature by the FDA to require a prescription for this medication or to limit sales only to those of [...]
Many middle-aged adults face unique life changes, challenges, and stressors that can trigger or influence prescription drug abuse, particularly for those who already have access to prescription medications. This includes but is not limited to children leaving the household, career changes, retirement, death of family members or friends, relationship changes, divorce, and more. For a [...]
“Dad, I know what I’m doing, just leave me alone...” A Lesson Learned Those are the last words I remember saying before we started rolling backward down in a hill as a confused, frustrated and moderately angered 16-year-old version of me was learning how to drive a manual transmission car and my dad had forced [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.