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