Approved for use in April 2006 by the Federal Drug Administration, Daytrana is a skin patch produced and marketed by Noven Pharmaceuticals. The drug is also a "methyphenidate transdermal system" (MTS). Daytrana is most commonly used as a daily treatment for "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADHD) in children ... Read More
Help With Substance Abuse
Substance abuse disorder is a diagnosable medical and mental health disorder. It becomes a disorder when it begins interfering with a person’s day-to-day life. It affects 21.5 million people over the age of 2012, yet many do not seek help. Here you will find articles cataloging the aspects and types of substance abuse. The experts at FHE Health identify trends and explain addiction risks for substances from Juul to inhalants.
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What Does It Feel Like to Be Dope Sick? A Must-Read Before Quitting Heroin
Most people who suffer from substance abuse issues understand that detox and withdrawal come with some unpleasant side effects, but for heroin and opiates, it takes another form. Even those who have never tried to get sober hear the stories from friends and other users of being "dope sick," and fear of this feeling can ... Read More
Why Too Many Overnight Warehouse Workers Take Stimulants
While the majority of Americans have jobs that allow them to be in bed by midnight, it's estimated that 20 percent of the workforce drag themselves to work from midnight to eight in the morning. Who are these people and how do they manage to get enough sleep? Unfortunately, many shift workers don't get enough sleep. ... Read More
The Health Effects of Long-Term Molly Use
For young people who love parties, clubs and raves, Molly has become a drug of choice. Also known as MDMA, Molly is a psychoactive drug used to enhance recreational social events and is commonly paired with alcohol or marijuana. It's known for being relatively benign and nonaddictive, making it a seemingly safe choice ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Xanax and Molly
Updated June 27, 2024 The drug Xanax is a depressant, and Molly is a psychoactive stimulant, so the two can seem like an odd pair. Those who use Xanax and Molly in combination have their reasons, however. They are part of a growing trend of “polydrug use,” which experts have called a serious public health threat. ... Read More
The Health Effects of Long-Term Cocaine Use
"Cocaine isn't like meth," they told him. "You can't get addicted to high-grade coke. Here, try it. It makes you feel great." Already a pot smoker and occasional user of Ecstasy, Brandon stared at the line of white cocaine on the table and thought the same thing many addicts think before making the worst decision of ... Read More
5 Most Unrealistic Depictions of Addiction in Movies
Movies and TV programs have always tried to tell compelling stories surrounding dramatic themes — like addiction. But in spite of this, attempts to illustrate drugs in movies and the consequences that come with substance abuse don't always stick the landing. In 2014, we published a list of the Top 10 Most Realistic ... Read More
Drug Profile: ProCentra
What is ProCentra? ProCentra is in a class of drugs used as central nervous system stimulants for the treatment of attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Other brand names of d-amphetamine are the aforementioned Dexedrine or "Zenzedi." ProCentra is one of the most popular short-acting ... Read More
