Antidepressants are a broad category of drugs. These medications are prescribed widely, with one in 10 Americans having a prescription for them. These substances control chemical levels in the brain, although the precise way they work depends upon the specific medication itself. Many of these drugs are not considered habit-forming when used correctly and under [...]
Ibuprofen is one of the most common pain relievers on the market. It’s part of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class. Ibuprofen does come in prescription form (800 mg), but it is also available over the counter in drops, tablets, suspension and chewables. Package directions specify that the maximum dosage per day is 1,200 mg, [...]
Though most people are aware of the hazards of drug use and addiction, many are unaware of legal intoxicants in their own home that can also lead to addiction. Unfortunately, teens and even pre-teens are using household chemicals to get high, often with tragic results. Called inhalants, these chemicals can result in deadly reactions. Types [...]
Contributor: Burkwood Treatment Center clinical content team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. Drug abuse prevention efforts during the early years of a person’s life can improve the young one’s ability to remain drug-free through adolescence and into adulthood. During the formative years of childhood and adolescence, the way that the brain grows emotionally and physically [...]
Contributed by Life Healing Center clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. Some people mistakenly assume that an addicted individual must lose everything of value before gaining the stamina to climb out of a life of addiction. In reality, addiction can be treated at any stage. Often, however, addiction develops so quickly that by the time [...]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.