Adderall is a stimulant drug, often prescribed as a treatment for ADHD or narcolepsy. It works by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the…
Marijuana is widely used as a recreational drug and has medicinal purposes, including providing pain relief or easing anxiety. It’s also becoming legalized in many…
Cannabis, or marijuana, is a psychoactive drug that causes users to experience a high. The THC stimulates neurons in the brain’s reward system to release…
The United States is still experiencing an opioid epidemic that is having severe consequences on communities throughout the country. Prescription opioid drugs and illegal drugs…
Heroin is one of the most dangerous and highly addictive drugs on earth. When an individual uses heroin, they experience an intense rush of euphoric…
The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc across the United States. Heroin is an illegal opioid drug that is extremely potent and dangerous. It affects…
Substance use disorder occurs when chronic drug or alcohol abuse leads to significant impairment in a person’s life. This can include health problems and an…
Poor mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. For example, individuals may begin abusing substances to cope with negative emotions. On the other…
There’s a lot of stigma surrounding addiction and mental health, even though many people struggle with them. Because of the misconceptions and judgment, those who…
At Northpoint Nebraska, we take an integrated approach to treating addiction and mental health disorders. Those struggling with addiction or a mental health condition often…