“There’s obviously some potential obviously some potential for pharmaceutical companies to try to influence doctors and get them to prescribe their drug.” ~ Rob Varluck, Director of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Quick—what is your idea of the “typical” drug addict? If you’re like most people, you think of a dirty, homeless…
https://www.aspenridgenorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/methylphenidate-drugs-header.png Methylphenidate Drugs: Overview of Concerta, Daytrana, Methylin, Ritalin, and Aptensio Concerta, Daytrana, Methylin, Ritalin and Aptensio are all examples of common methylphenidate drugs. You have most likely heard of at least some of these prescription drugs. But what do methylphenidates do, and how does this form of prescription drug work? These are the questions…
Horses have the ability to both empower and calm a person, which are the main benefits of equine therapy for addiction. Equine therapy is helpful for a wide range of mental disorders, from ADHD to autism. Horse therapy can be particularly beneficial for treating drug or alcohol addiction. This is because using horses during a…
https://www.aspenridgenorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adderall-How-it’s-Abused-and-Even-Addictive-02.png Adderall: How it’s Abused and Even Addictive There is no question about it: Adderall is abused by some, and even addictive in many cases. Despite its apparent usefulness in treating some disorders – such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – the active ingredients in Adderall have been shown to have a negative cognitive impact. Not only…
DMT Drug: Uses and Risk DMT is also known as Dimethyltryptamine. It’s a psychedelic drug that derives from plants found in South America, Asia, and Mexico. This natural plant extract has been used for centuries as a means of healing people. In the past, taking the drug would involve guides to help you through the…
During the college years, there’s a good possibility that students will turn to the party scene as part of their experience. College students may start to abuse drugs or alcohol as they have little experience with their side effects. This can eventually turn into addiction. Statistics show that four out of five college students drink…
Substance abuse is an increasing problem on college campuses. According to a study on Drug and Alcohol Use in College-Age Adults in 2015, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that 31.9% of college students participated in binge drinking within the past two weeks. “Daily marijuana use has steadily increased among college students in…
Today, many anonymous groups exist to help people recover from their addiction. The 12-step anonymous tradition all started with Alcoholics Anonymous – or AA. The 12 steps were originally called the “12 Traditions,” and they were written by the founders of AA. All anonymous groups use this 23-step model with minor changes depending on the group.…
Being the child of an alcoholic is both difficult and chaotic. There may have been domestic violence, emotional abuse or neglect. At its best, childhood may have been unpredictable. The trauma of childhood is extremely impactful and has an effect on adulthood. As adults, many seek help as they find themselves having difficulty with relationships,…
Prescription Thugs, a new documentary from director Chris Bell, aims to tackle the source of one of our nation’s fastest growing addictions—prescription medications. Covering every aspect of this complicated issue, from personal anecdotes from friends and celebrities to the corruption of the pharmaceutical industry and a broken legislature, Prescription Thugs is a highly relevant exposé…