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Does Adderall Cause Anxiety
Mental Health

Does Adderall Cause Anxiety: Understanding the Connection

A Closer Look at Adderall and Mental Health In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure to stay productive, focused, and sharp has never been greater. For many, Adderall—a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—has become a go-to solution. While Adderall can offer tremendous benefits for those

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Long-term effects of cocaine on mental health
Mental Health

The Mental Health Toll: How Long-Term Cocaine Use Impacts the Brain

Cocaine’s Persistent Shadow Cocaine has long been associated with fast highs and fleeting pleasure. Popularized in the 1980s and still used widely today, it remains one of the most addictive stimulants. Though its immediate effects might feel euphoric and energizing, the long-term impact of cocaine is anything but glamorous. Repeated

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Trauma and PTSD and Substance Abuse
Mental Health

How Trauma and PTSD Contribute to Substance Abuse Disorders

Understanding Trauma and PTSD Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can have lasting effects on a person’s emotional and psychological well-being. Whether it stems from abuse, violence, combat, natural disasters, or other life-altering events, trauma can significantly alter brain function. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops when someone struggles to

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