In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the use of drugs for specific health conditions. Some drugs, however, can be used "off label," meaning a doctor prescribes them for a different condition than its originally approved use or at a different dosage. Prescribing off-label is perfectly ... Read More
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Can You Get Addicted to PEDs? Explore the Risks
Competition in sports can be brutal, and athletes can go to extreme lengths to gain an advantage, even to the point of resorting to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). While most people have heard about anabolic steroids, many probably don't know about the health risks and dangers of these drugs. Furthermore, where do ... Read More
What’s an Addiction Feedback Loop?
For a long time, people viewed substance use disorder (SUD) as a sign of poor self-control, evidence of a weak will and a symptom of bad behavior. These negative attitudes contributed to the spread of misinformation about addiction, making it difficult for people struggling with it to admit their problems and seek ... Read More
No More Shame: John C.
“It started in my late 20s. In hindsight, I can see blips on the radar during my teenage years.” 47-year-old John C. was talking about when he first developed a substance use disorder. What Triggered the Substance Use Issues Was there one event that triggered it or multiple causes? “I believe I was born an ... Read More
The Most Common Causes of Chronic Pain
Roughly 51 million adults in the U.S. experience some form of chronic pain, making it one of the main reasons that people seek medical care. You can develop chronic pain for many reasons, including chronic conditions like arthritis, immune disorders like lupus, past injuries, or even some other disease. It's quite ... Read More
How Addiction Led to Lisa Marie Presley’s Death
Lisa Marie Presley may be best known as the daughter of famous singer and actor Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, but she was a well-known public figure in her own right. Born in 1968, Presley was just nine years old when her father died of a drug-related heart attack. She attended her first rock concert ... Read More
Yawning + Other Odd Signs of Alcohol Withdrawal
Many people who want to stop drinking worry about withdrawal symptoms. Knowing what to expect and understanding how your medical team can help you manage your symptoms can make the decision to enter a detox program easier. Below, we'll outline some of the more unusual symptoms you may experience when you stop drinking ... Read More
The Path from a Sports Injury to Prescription Abuse
Updated July 20, 2023 Austin Box fatally overdosed on May 19, 2011. A local news station reporting on his death said the toxicology screening later found at least four prescription medications for pain in Box' system: morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and an anti-anxiety medicine. "There is no question he hid it ... Read More
