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Can You Become Addicted to Adderall?

Can You Become Addicted to Adderall?

February 9, 2021

Adderall is a Schedule II prescription stimulant with real medical uses but considerable abuse potential. This article explains how Adderall affects the brain, why it can become addictive, and questions to help you recognize a problem.

Is Addiction Really a Lifelong Disease?

Is Addiction Really a Lifelong Disease?

January 14, 2021

Addiction is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized conditions, leaving many to wonder whether it is a choice or a lifelong disease. This article explains how addiction is defined, why recovery is an ongoing process, and how treatment can help.

Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement: A Small Victory

Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement: A Small Victory

November 6, 2020

The Department of Justice's settlement with Purdue Pharma over its role in the opioid crisis represents the largest penalty ever levied against a pharmaceutical company, yet many affected families see it as only a small victory. Here's what the settlement means and why it falls short of the crisis it addresses.

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