Adderall vs Ritalin

Adderall vs. Ritalin: What’s the Difference?

Adderall and Ritalin are central nervous system stimulants and have a high potential for abuse. However, they have different chemical structures. Ritalin contains the chemical methylphenidate. Adderall, on the other hand, contains a mix of amphetamine salts. While these drugs contain other ingredients, too, those are the two main ones. Because of these differences, people…

What is physiological dependence?

What Is Physiological Dependence?

Physiological dependence can happen with the chronic use of most drugs—including many types of prescription drugs, even when they are taken as instructed by a physician. Thus, physical dependence does not necessarily constitute addiction. This distinction can be difficult to discern, especially regarding prescribed pain medications, for which needing increasing dosages can represent tolerance. This…

A drug rehab program in progress

A Typical Day in a Drug Rehab Program

If you’ve never been to drug rehab before, you may be wondering what goes on in a typical day. Depending on the level of care that you choose, it can vary. However, most programs help you to make use of every moment. Throughout your time in rehab, every piece of information you observe can potentially…

woman holding hand to chest suffering side effects of oxycodone

What Are the Oxycodone Side Effects?

Sometimes it’s not the medication a person has to worry about, but the side effects. Some of these side effects could be mild, but others are more serious. If you’re concerned about oxycodone side effects, you may be worried about issues that could lead to addiction. Fortunately, Crestview Recovery can help by providing the quality resources…