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Adderall is one of the most commonly prescribed prescription stimulant medications used to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a safe and effective medication when clinically prescribed. In some cases, there will be potential for abuse of the medication which can lead to dangerous side effects including psychosis. The development of psychosis from Adderall misuse or stimulant medication misuse is a rare occurrence. The uncommon side effect increases in risk mostly in those who misuse and abuse the substance.

NyQuil is a common over-the-counter medication that helps treat symptoms of the flu, common cold and other allergies and illnesses. It helps to provide temporary relief from symptoms such as coughing, headache, stuffy nose, runny nose, sore throat, fever or sneezing. It’s a common household medication found in most home medicine cabinets across the nation. Suffering from the flu, take NyQuil to help you sleep. Can’t stop coughing, take NyQuil to help you sleep and suppress the cough. NyQuil was designed for short-term relief and is not considered an addictive substance unless it has been misused.

As Gen Zers reach the legal drinking age, a growing number are opting for a sober lifestyle. As many as 41% of Americans are trying to drink less alcohol. There are a multitude of reasons as to why Gen Z is choosing to adopt a sober lifestyle. Some of the main reasons being listed as to why Gen Zers are going sober include:

Is it possible to move from one addiction to another? Is it possible to substitute one addiction for another addiction? Yes. This phenomenon is called cross addiction. Also known as addiction interaction disorder, substitute addiction, addiction hopping or addiction transfer, a cross addiction occurs when a person substitutes one form of addictive behavior for another type of addictive behavior. According to a report from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 20 million people have an addiction problem in the U.S. It is assumed that an estimated 80% of those people carry the risk of developing a cross addiction.

You’re out with friends and have had a few drinks or two. Somewhere along the way, those few drinks turn into too many drinks. How long will it take for the alcohol to leave your body? How do you flush alcohol out of your system? Scientifically speaking, if you are excessively drinking, but want to flush alcohol out of your body as quickly as possible, all you can do is wait. The human body is very efficient in processing alcohol. However, the processing system depends on many different factors including, how much you have drank, the type of alcohol you consumed, biological factors, environmental factors, as well as individual metabolism.

Snorting any type of substance can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. This is because when snorting, the substance enters the bloodstream much quicker, and has a faster onset of effects. In some cases, it can cause overdose and death. Some of the more commonly snorted substances include meth, cocaine/coke and fentanyl. Those who abuse substances are also known to snort prescription medication pills. Medication pills such as tramadol.

Opioids are central nervous system depressants. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, opioids both illicit and prescription, were responsible for over 80,000 overdose deaths in the United States in 2021. The k18 pill, also known as “killer pill” or “killer k18” is a small, white, round tablet containing 5mg of oxycodone hydrochloride. This opioid medication is typically prescribed for the short-term management of severe pain. However, like its illicit counterpart, the k18 pill has been linked to opioid overdose deaths contributing to the public health opioid epidemic.

For some people, sober living can be a defining factor in helping someone to remain sober during and after substance use disorder treatment. A 2021 study found that sober living residents were more likely to remain in outpatient treatment for longer compared to those who were not in sober living homes. Sober living is a transitional space allowing clients to move from a structured residential treatment environment into mainstream society.

Withdrawal is a response, a physical and psychological reaction from your body when you stop using a substance that you have been using for a long time. It is your body attempting to rebalance itself to be able to function “normally” without the presence of the addictive drug. The dangers of withdrawal come from the body’s reaction to extreme changes in the chemical process in which it readjusts to return to a normal state of being before drug use.

Paradoxical effects and reactions are generally quite rare. They are described as experiencing the opposite of what a medication or drug is intended to do. It is an unusual medical response where the drug causes an effect that is opposite of what it would normally produce. For example, when a person uses Benadryl to treat allergies, it promotes sleep and sedation. During a paradoxical effect, a reaction to the drug causes hyperactivity, irritability and insomnia. The exact opposite of what the medication is supposed to do. The exact reasoning and science behind this phenomenon is still very unclear.