Is Adderall a Stimulant or Depressant?
Most frequently used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, aka ADHD, Adderall is a very commonly prescribed drug due to the prevalence of ADHD. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that “as of 2016, 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years living in the U.S. had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder”. Adding that […]
Pros and Cons of Going to a Coed Drug Rehab
Treatment for drug addiction comes in many different forms but one of the most basic choices to make after you’ve decided to seek help is whether you opt for a gender-specific or coed drug rehab – mix-gendered in other words. Because addiction is such an intimately personal experience, there’s no catchall answer or silver bullet. […]
What Happens in Rehab?
Among the most common recommendations for beating addiction is rehab, so well known in fact that it’s become sort of a catchall term nowadays. Naturally, it’s great that so many folks are aware of the inherent benefits that rehab can provide. But while treatment is oft-advised, not everyone knows what happens in a rehab program. […]
How to Help Someone With Addiction
It feels like being lost in the wilderness. The life of a loved one being thrown into turmoil – a son, daughter, aunt, uncle, mother, father, best friend – also throws your life into disarray. That stability you took for granted all of a sudden shattered by the realization that addiction is in some ways […]
A Guide to the Different Categories of Drugs
From potency to their effects, all drugs are not created equally. Here we’ll help you understand some of the various categories of drugs that are most commonly used and abused. All of which have a high potential for cultivating a serious addiction. Stimulants These drugs, generally known as “uppers” speed up the body’s system as […]
How to Help Someone with a Drug Addiction
Achieving recovery and sobriety isn’t always easy, and sometimes those you love require a little extra care and consideration when it comes to the support given to those suffering from a substance use disorder. At Multi Concept Recovery we understand that it’s not easy to tell someone that they need help with addiction or even […]
The Importance of Family Addiction Support Groups
A healthy support group is a crucial aspect in a recovering addict’s life. In order to cope, sometimes families unknowingly take on roles to help overcome the dysfunction. Here at Multi Concept Recovery, we understand that addiction may not only be hard on individuals, but it may also be hard on families. We have provided […]
How to Cope When You Lose Someone to Addiction
US statistics on drug and alcohol use is chilling. Yet, there seem to be no signs of the scourge slowing down. It can become challenging if someone you love is a part of the statistics. Learning how to cope when you lose someone to addiction is essential. Taking the right steps will help you overcome the […]
How to Help an Addicted Loved One
Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by uncontrollable drug-seeking behavior, generally caused by chemical imbalance in the brain. If a parent has a son or daughter with drug addiction, they may also be affected. People may depend on drugs because they are profoundly unable to calm themselves if they are stressed. Drug addicts are typically […]
Alcoholism & The Family
The one with the bottle is not the “only one” affected; alcoholism is a “family illness” which can, and most often does, cause serious emotional, psychological and even physical effects on the family and friends of the alcoholic or problem drinker. More and more treatment and health professionals suggest that families participate in their own recovery. […]
