Xanax Addiction and Abuse
Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Xanax addiction and abuse.
What is Xanax?
Xanax, the chemical compound alprazolam, is part of the class of drugs called benzodiazepines, more commonly referred to as “benzos.”… Continue reading
Bupropion Addiction and Abuse
Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Bupropion addiction and abuse.
What is bupropion?
Bupropion, also called Wellbutrin, is used to treat depression, seasonal affective disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder. It… Continue reading
Types of Stimulants Abused
Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses the types of stimulants abused.
What are prescription stimulants?
Prescription stimulants are a class of drugs that enhance brain activity.
Prescription stimulants were used historically to treat… Continue reading
Relapse Prevention for Stimulant Abuse and Addiction
Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses relapse prevention for stimulant drug abuse and addiction.
What are prescription stimulants?
Prescription stimulants are a class of drugs that enhance brain activity.
Prescription stimulants were used… Continue reading
Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse
Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses addiction and the effects of prescription drug abuse.
What is Addiction?
Addiction is a chronic, progressive, sometimes fatal disease, and it’s characterized by relapse.
Relapse is a… Continue reading
Actiq Addiction and Abuse
Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Actiq addiction and abuse.
What is Actiq?
Actiq is a fentanyl lozenge. It is a narcotic opioid pain medication used to treat breakthrough pain in people with… Continue reading