Modafinil vs. Adderall
Modafinil vs. Adderall – Modafinil (Provigil) and Adderall (an amphetamine) are both prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy.
Anger Management Therapy and Addiction
Anger is a powerful and sometimes dangerous emotion that may be characterized by agitation, annoyance, severe displeasure, or hostility. Anger is a normal human emotion that nearly everyone will experience at least occasionally and is often a legitimate reaction when expressed in a healthy manner. Poor anger management skills, however, can result in adverse consequences …
How to Come Down From Coke Use
When a person uses cocaine, they will almost instantly experience euphoria, increased feelings of energy, and sometimes even hyperactivity. The effects of cocaine are brief, however, and usually only last about 20 minutes on average. When effects wear off, the person may feel depressed, irritable, fatigued, and generally unwell. This article details the most effective …
What Is Ritalin Withdrawal?
Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a prescription central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is most often prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and, less commonly, for narcolepsy.
What Is Adventure Therapy?
Adventure therapy combines nature, community, and various therapeutic activities. Adventure therapy aims to improve a person’s mental, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing using engaging outdoor activities to facilitate self-discovery and address adverse life circumstances. Importantly, however, this is accomplished in a wilderness environment free from negative influences that a person would deal with in the …
EMDR Therapy for Addiction
(EMDR) Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy is a practice in which a therapist asks the patient to think about specific aspects of one or more traumatic experiences that cause the person to experience distress.
Hazards of Using the Spice Drug
The Spice drug (also known as K2, among other names) is a psychoactive substance referred to as a synthetic cannabinoid. It is much more powerful and dangerous than marijuana. Spice can cause severe anxiety, psychosis, seizures, and, occasionally, even death. This substance has the potential for addiction and can result in highly unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when the …
Risks of Undergoing a Rapid Detox Program
Rapid detox is a fast method of helping a person through the withdrawal period versus a regular detox which usually takes several days. Rapid detox is not generally recommended and is not considered to be effective in sustaining recovery. In extreme cases, rapid detox can be hazardous and even life-threatening. When a person undergoes a …
What Is Alcohol-Induced Psychosis?
Psychosis is a mental state that is hallmarked by delusions and hallucinations, and may also include aggression, anxiety, and paranoia. Psychosis is not a mental health disorder in and of itself. It is the symptom of a psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia, or it can be caused by other factors, such as substance use. As …
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
When a person has co-occurring disorders, they have been diagnosed with both a substance use disorder and another mental health condition. Co-occurring disorders, which are sometimes referred to as a dual diagnosis, are most appropriately treated using comprehensive, integrated treatment that focuses on both problems simultaneously. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …