Category Archives: About Addiction

  The brain usually does a pretty good job keeping your mood in check. Pet your dog and you’ll feel … Continue reading Side Effects of Long-term Painkiller Use on the Brain →

  Stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin are extremely safe when taken for conditions like attention deficit disorder or narcolepsy—under a … Continue reading The Long-term Effects of Stimulants →

When painkillers are overused or taken in excess, they can affect almost every part of the body negatively, especially if … Continue reading Side Effects of Long-term Painkiller Use on the Body →

  Studies have found that one out of every five Ivy League students have used drugs like Adderall or Ritalin … Continue reading Stimulants’ Side Effects on the Brain →

  Heroin brings with it an immediate sense of well-being. Any anxiety or pain you were experiencing is gone. You … Continue reading The Long-term Effects of Heroin →

  Unbridled euphoria. A feeling of intense excitement and happiness. Pure pleasure. Those are some of the ways cocaine users … Continue reading Long-term Cocaine Abuse—and Your Brain →

  We all know that addiction can destroy a life, taking away family, friends, employment and peace of mind. But … Continue reading The Results of Alcoholism on the Body →

  It won’t happen to me. For many, that’s the thinking behind the decision to do heroin. Sure, other people … Continue reading The Long-term Effects of Heroin on the Brain →

  You can overdose on cocaine the first time you try it. But you can also overdose unexpectedly after using … Continue reading Long-term Cocaine Abuse—and Your Body →

  Most of us know what it feels like to drink too much. Maybe you danced on a table. Or … Continue reading The Long-term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain →

  It happens innocently enough. The thought process goes something like this: People take Adderall and Ritalin for conditions like … Continue reading Getting Off Adderall and Ritalin →

If your loved one is in rehab for painkiller addiction, you can expect The Phone Call. Whitney Harrah LPC, CACIII, … Continue reading Supporting Your Loved One Through Rehab for Painkillers →