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How addictive is adderall?

How addictive is adderall? — Dr. Edward Fruitman, M.D. answers a question: How addictive is Adderall? Trifecta Health specializes in the treatment of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. We…


'Fargo' Recap: Dead Dogs, Spiders and Pestilence
Does the highly organized Adderall… Continue reading

The 4 Degrees of Drug Use

The 4 Degrees of Drug Use
The official definitions of substance abuse and addiction are changing, but the problem behaviors are largely the same. Whether it's called abuse, dependence or addiction, when drug use interferes with work, health, career, finances,… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Injures the Brain

Drug Abuse Injures the Brain — Dr. Robert R. Perkinson teaches clients about the brain damage caused by substance abuse.


Suicide Prevention Sheds a Longstanding Taboo: Talking About Attempts
For decades, mental health organizations have featured speakers with schizophrenia, bipolar… Continue reading

Before He Died, Christopher Evan Welch Gave Us The Perfect Embodiment Of

Before He Died, Christopher Evan Welch Gave Us The Perfect Embodiment Of
It was agreed the surgery could be put off for a month, and Chris went to Los Angeles, where he created the role of comedically awkward, creepily… Continue reading

Theater Listings for April 11-17

Theater Listings for April 11-17
'The Box: A Black Comedy' (previews start on Friday; opens on Wednesday) As the city amends its policing policies and settles lawsuits contesting the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk tactics, the relations between officers and… Continue reading

How can I kick my chocolate/sugar addiction?

Question by Lis: How can I kick my chocolate/sugar addiction?
It has gotten to be ridiculous lately; I work out at the gym for forty minutes to one hour, with the goal to lose five pounds. After wards, however, I… Continue reading