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How to Maintain a Job While in Rehab

How to Maintain a Job While in Rehab

March 9, 2022

Worried that getting help for addiction could cost you your job? Learn how legal protections like FMLA and the ADA let you keep your job while completing rehab, and how to talk to your employer about entering treatment.

What are the Long-Term Effects of Adderall Abuse?

What are the Long-Term Effects of Adderall Abuse?

February 21, 2022

Adderall is a prescription stimulant used to treat ADHD, but even regular, doctor-prescribed use carries risks and it can be highly addictive. This article explains what Adderall is, why it's habit-forming, and the long-term physical and mental effects of abusing it.

Is Depression Genetic?

Is Depression Genetic?

February 18, 2022

Chronic, severe depression, known as major depressive disorder, can be an inherited genetic condition. This article explains the signs, causes, and how the right treatment can help.

What is Xanax Used For?

What is Xanax Used For?

February 7, 2022

Xanax is a benzodiazepine prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal, but it carries a high risk of addiction. This article explains what Xanax treats, why it becomes addictive, its withdrawal signs, and how to find a supervised detox program.

What is Oxycodone?

What is Oxycodone?

February 3, 2022

A plain-language guide to oxycodone: what the prescription painkiller is, what it's used for, and how legitimate use can progress into dependence and addiction. It also explains what oxycodone addiction treatment in Laguna Beach, CA can look like.

Can Ritalin Cause Withdrawal?

Can Ritalin Cause Withdrawal?

January 26, 2022

Ritalin is a stimulant prescribed for ADHD, but it carries a real risk of abuse and dependence. This article explains whether Ritalin can cause withdrawal, the symptoms to watch for, and how to find a detox center for help.

What Are the Side Effects of Ketamine Use?

What Are the Side Effects of Ketamine Use?

January 17, 2022

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that carries a serious risk of addiction along with a range of short- and long-term side effects when misused. This article explains what ketamine is, how it affects the body and mind, and how ketamine addiction can be treated.

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