Stimulants and depressants are two broad categories of drugs — and they work in opposite directions. Stimulants speed up the central nervous system. Depressants slow…
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a mental health condition marked by a persistent, excessive need to be cared for by others — leading to submissive…
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Which Is Right for You?Inpatient and outpatient rehab both work — but they work for different people in different situations. The…
Alcohol withdrawal seizures are one of the most dangerous complications a person can experience when stopping heavy drinking — and they can happen faster than…
If you’ve been prescribed hydrocodone — or you’re trying to understand someone else’s use — the question of how long it stays in your system…
Depression is a serious medical condition — not a personal weakness, not ordinary sadness, and not something a person can simply “snap out of.” It…
Vicodin is a prescription opioid pain medication that combines two active ingredients: hydrocodone (a Schedule II opioid) and acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol). It…
When people talk about alcohol seizures, they usually mean alcohol withdrawal seizures. These are seizures (convulsions) that can occur 6 to 72 hours after a…
Molly, also known as Ecstasy or MDMA, is a synthetic (lab-made), psychoactive, hallucinogenic drug that enhances mood and tactile experiences, distorts time perception, and has…
Adderall is a prescription drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It comes in various strengths. The 7.5-mg IR (immediate release) is an…