There is no way to flush amphetamines or other drugs out of the body quickly. These drugs increase the body’s normal functions and the speed at which half life of amphetamines the brain sends and receives messages. Amphetamines are used medically to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy. Delayed release/extended release Amphetamines, along with other…

Fortunately, alcohol abuse is a treatable disease and many addictions have been broken. World-famous horror novelist Stephen King struggled with drugs and alcohol for a considerable period of time. In 1987, King’s family and friends staged an intervention, dumping evidence of his addictions in front of him. King immediately sought help and quit all forms…

In women, a pregnancy test is necessary to assess for any pregnancies, especially ectopic pregnancies. Imaging is up to the discretion of the clinician, depending on various specific factors of history or physical exam, which may be concerning for surgical processes. The SAEM GRACE program addresses the best practices for the care of the most…

To explain that someone continually drinks may not be an exaggeration. In this stage, alcoholics drink almost constantly to avoid dealing with any withdrawal symptoms. Those symptoms are usually so painful alcoholics can’t stand to deal with them even for a short time, and tend to relapse quickly if left without expert help. She is…

A subsequent followup of the Danish population revealed higher levels of anxiety disorders but not depressive episodes for the offspring of alcoholic parents, although by that age some of the symptomatology might already have resulted from high levels of alcohol or other drug (AOD) intake. These disorders are characterized by disrupted mood (e.g., low, numb,…

So, it's important to talk with your young or teenage children about the potential dangers of vaping. Especially around a subject that is so normalized within teenage minds today. You're stressed out about school and your friend offers you a puff of their vape pen. Having Tough Conversations - Partnership to End Addiction Having Tough…