When stress or anxiety becomes overwhelming for you, how do you cope? Some people turn to relaxation techniques, such as meditation or deep breathing, while others distract themselves with...
Those who take Adderall are familiar with the all-too-common “Adderall crash.” This medication is a stimulant, so when it wears off, there’s an imbalance of chemicals in the brain....
Were you aware that 90% of substance use disorders begin in adolescence? And sadly, many of them start in the home, from the medicine cabinet. The misuse of prescription...
Did you know that the most common source of stimulants for non-prescribed use is peers with prescriptions? Up to 24% of teens with stimulant prescriptions for ADHD have reported...
Studies show that 20% of college students in the U.S. misuse prescription stimulants for non-medical reasons, though some estimates are as high as 35%. Prescription stimulants like Adderall are...
Did you know that Adderall is only legal if you yourself have a prescription for the medication? If your doctor prescribes you Adderall, it is illegal to sell the...
Prescription stimulants can help kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do better in school. But for kids who misuse them? They’re linked to lower grades. This happens because stimulants...
Although safer alternatives exist and the potential for misuse is significant, benzodiazepines continue to be among the most commonly prescribed medications. In Yavapai County, Arizona, nearly 125,000 prescriptions for...
Did you know that the number of benzodiazepine prescriptions and the potency of these prescriptions have increased over the past two decades, with corresponding increases in emergency department visits...
Did you know that women are more than twice as likely as men to be prescribed benzodiazepines? In 2024, over 5,500 prescriptions for benzodiazepines like Valium were written in...