When comparing Ritalin vs Adderall understanding each one is important. They are both prescription medications act as central nervous system stimulants (CNS stimulants). They each work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain, improving attention and reducing impulsive behavior among people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This neurological condition impairs neurotransmitter activity. These drugs… Continue Reading
Baclofen is a prescription, GABA classified muscle relaxer. The precise mechanism of action is not fully understood. However, it inhibits reflexes at the spinal level, possibly by decreasing responses to stimuli. It helps treat multiple sclerosis, particularly for the relief of flexor spasms and concomitant pain, clonus, and muscular rigidity. Dosing is gradual. It is… Continue Reading
Xanax (Alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine. It works by enhancing certain neurotransmitters in the brain to make the user calmer. The neurotransmitter is called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) and depresses the central nervous system or calms the nerves. Benzodiazepines are also known for their amnesic effect, disrupting short-term memory, making them useful before surgery. It is a… Continue Reading
Most of us are familiar with the rhetoric that we must eat a balanced diet for healthy teeth, growing bones, and physical development. This message is mainly for children in schools and other learning centers. But, somehow, it is not common practice to discuss the role diet plays in our mental health. We know that… Continue Reading
Today, there is a growing magic mushroom decriminalization movement in this country. They, however, remain illegal and listed as a Schedule I narcotic by the federal government. Three cities have minimized the laws for simple possession. Its proponents are gradually gaining traction. Psilocybin advocacy groups, like The Society for Psychedelic Outreach, Reform, and Education (SPORE),… Continue Reading
For more than 50 years, the United States’ response to illicit drugs has decimated communities, ruined countless lives, and represents an antiquated, destructive approach to public health. In 2016, law enforcement agencies made one drug arrest every 20 seconds, amounting to 1.57 million arrests, according to an FBI Report. Even starker, an estimated 80 percent of… Continue Reading
Through no fault of their own, millions of people have developed a physical dependency on sugar. It’s nearly identical to drug addiction. Here is a list of the criteria for substance dependency: regular use bingeing tolerance cravings withdrawal There’s a reason people light up when considering what tasty dessert they’re going to order. It’s why their faces… Continue Reading
There is no getting around the fact that we must eat to survive. That said, society has come a long way from the days of hunter-gatherers that foraged for fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and meat. Now, most of our food comes to our tables via giant food manufactures. Even worse, the most affordable foods are… Continue Reading
DWI stands for driving while intoxicated. It is the legal term for drunk driving or impaired driving. The legal BAC limit for driving and drinking in all 50 states is .08%. DWI is the name for the offense of driving a motorized vehicle while impaired by alcohol. For alcohol, the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of… Continue Reading
M367 is a generic combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. They are capsule-shaped, white pills embossed with these letters and numbers. On the other side is a groove down the middle for splitting them in half. Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is the manufacturer. Acetaminophen is considered a non-addicting pain reliever. Hydrocodone is a narcotic structure similar to codeine…. Continue Reading
