After an exhausting day, few things are worse than lying in bed wide awake or waking in a cold sweat because some unwelcome monster of the night invaded your dream space. Is there a connection between substance addiction and sleep disorders like insomnia and nightmares? The answer might surprise you. Insomnia is the inability to…
Beans, black beauties, dexies, pep pills, speed, and uppers. What do these six things have in common? According to Indiana University, they are all common street names for a prescription drug called Adderall. Adderall is most commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a substance made from a combination…
There are some conversations no one wants to have, especially when it comes to raising children. The most common scenario is the “birds and the bees” talk, but one that many people don’t immediately consider is when to talk to your children about alcohol. It may seem like a superfluous topic until their teenage years,…
Heroin abuse and addiction have been a growing problem in North Carolina. As awareness continues to be raised, the challenge facing substance abuse professionals lies squarely in treating heroin addiction. Substance abuse and addiction problems are hard to beat. Hundreds of people go years without seeking help because of the stigma surrounding their condition. Still…