Beachside Teen Treatment Center

18 Jun

Picking Up on Polysubstance Dependency

You may have never heard of this term before. Polysubstance dependency? Sounds like something made up in a laboratory. Well, although not technically in a lab, it is a combination of various intoxicating substances. In fact, this term refers to people who are addicted to the feeling of intoxication in…
18 Jun

Ritalin Abuse – Be Aware of the Signs

Ritalin is a highly effective medication used to treat teens suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a very real mental illness. Commonly referred to by its trade name, Ritalin, methylphenidate is classified as a narcotic per the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration due to its similarities to morphine, amphetamines, and…