Prescription Drug Abuse in Adults with Misdiagnosed ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral condition involving inappropriate hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. It differs from basic immaturity in that it causes functional impairment in normal daily activities. ADHD usually begins in childhood and often continues into adulthood, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)says it is the most commonly diagnosed neurobehavioral disorder among…
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Police Officers, Addiction, and Getting the Help to Heal
On This Page: Hazards of the Job Is Change Possible? Law enforcement officers are often perceived to be the people standing against drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. The first on the scene to handle those who are drunk in public, driving under the influence, or illegally buying, selling or in possession of illicit substances, many…
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Cocaine Addiction Treatment, Withdrawal and Abuse
Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the coca plant found in South America. Those who use the drug are often overly engaged, highly energetic, and chatty – or morose, hostile, and aggressive. The physical effects are powerful in the body, and abuse of the drug can lead to serious mental and physical disorders.…
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Addicted to Morphine after Surgery
Morphine is an analgesic (pain relieving) medication. It is considered to be the “gold standard” of pain-relievers and is often prescribed for those recovering from surgery or suffering from other painful conditions. Morphine is marketed under various brand names, such as the following: MS-Contin Avinza Kadian Roxanol Developing Dependence on Morphine Morphine is in a…
Can Morphine Worsen Depression?
Morphine is a potent painkiller that treats moderate to severe pain. The drug comes in short-acting tablets and liquids, as well as sustained-release tablets and capsules. It works by binding to receptors in the brain and central nervous system to reduce the perception of pain and responses to it. Because morphine slows down the…
Morphine in Hollywood
Prescription Medicine in Hollywood Morphine is one of the easier drugs to obtain, so many people will turn to it when they need to escape from reality. Often, a morphine addiction happens accidentally when someone really needs the medication for an ailment they are suffering from. Many celebrities have become addicted to some form…
Pregnant women should not use morphine unless it is prescribed to them by a doctor. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—the government agency that protects public health by ensuring that food, drugs, and other products are safe for consumption—considers morphine a pregnancy category C substance. This category simply means that, although the effects of morphine…
Can Morphine Interact with my Anti-Depressant?
Using anti-depressants along with morphine often causes many problems. One of the most common effects of combining the two substances is respiratory depression, which makes it difficult to breathe. Anti-depressants and morphine are both central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which typically causes them to have synergistic effects. These two substances have an enhanced effect on…
How Internet Addiction Affects Your Brain
On This Page: Signs of Addiction Long-Term Consequences About Talbott Campus Computers and the Internet have become essential tools in the modern business world. People rely on the Internet for just about everything including the following: Work Communication Medical advice Music Shopping Homework People may jokingly claim to have an addiction to the Internet,…
Can Morphine Affect My Memory?
Medical professionals often prescribe morphine when treating intense pain, because it is an extremely potent opiate painkiller. Additionally, doctors also prescribe it to relieve fear and anxiety, because it also produces a strong sense of euphoria. Some people abuse morphine simply for the euphoria, but this kind of drug use can quickly turn into an addiction with complicated…