by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. According to the 2020 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survery on Drug Abuse and Mental Health, 10.2% of people age 12 and over self-reported that they struggle...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog
Adderall and Vyvanse are very common medications. It’s likely you’ve heard of both of them, and you probably know that they are both prescribed primarily to treat ADHD. Adderall is more common; it’s prescribed five times as often as Vyvanse. Millions of Americans have...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog
It’s likely that you’ve heard of both oxycodone and hydrocodone. Both of these painkillers are very common and are frequently prescribed for pain. They are both often misused and abused, but they also provide great relief for patients who need them for acute or...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog
Some people have never even heard of the drug gabapentin, but gabapentin abuse is more common than many might think. Although this drug, also known by its brand name, Neurontin, is an anticonvulsant and sedative medication prescribed for several medical issues,...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Dec 2, 2022 | Blog
Vicodin is a drug that is often prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. This medication is created by combining an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) with a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Because of the opioid component of this drug, Vicodin is often...
