Benzodiazepines, or Benzos for short, are highly addictive Schedule IV controlled substances that depress the central nervous system. Despite their dangerous and addictive nature, benzos tend to fly under the radar. They are among the most popular drugs available, and their prescription rate is high in the United States. If you or someone you love…
Opiates are so commonplace that millions of people in the United States fill prescriptions for them each year. Millions more acquire and use nonprescription opiates. Opiates in all forms are highly addictive, and even a short course of use can create a substance use disorder. Fortunately, opiate addiction treatment is also becoming more common and…
Each and every substance use disorder is different, and every person struggling with addiction has a different story. When it comes to benzodiazepines, people may begin using them as directed and then graduate to abuse. Others may begin acquiring them and using them without a prescription. Benzos are prescribed for people dealing with insomnia, anxiety,…
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a sedative prescribed to people to manage their anxiety and treat panic disorders, seizures, or insomnia. They are also sometimes used as an anesthetic or treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Their uses are valuable, but benzos can also be quite addictive. Most professionals recommend that benzodiazepines are only taken for a month…
Drug addiction can take many forms, and different drugs affect people differently. Recognizing signs of addiction means looking for changes in behavior, and in many situations, this includes a poor performance at work or school. However, not every substance is used in the same way. Study drugs have risen in popularity in the past decade,…
Prescription drugs like oxycontin can be used responsibly when a physician’s instructions are carefully followed, but caution should always be exercised. OxyContin is an addictive substance, and long-term abuse can have very serious consequences. OxyContin and other narcotic pain relievers are commonly prescribed after an injury or invasive surgery to help manage pain. Still, the…
Lately, there’s a lot of talk about how dangerous fentanyl is and how addictive a substance it can be. But what exactly is it, and how does fentanyl work? It’s a controlled substance, and it’s sometimes prescribed by doctors when a patient is in severe levels of pain. Fentanyl is made from opioids like morphine…
Doctors all across the nation prescribe drugs each and every day. The drugs may be intended to combat chronic pain or give a patient relief after surgery or injury, but prescription pain medication can easily be abused. Many of these medications lend themselves to addiction or dependency. Some people may visit multiple doctors to obtain…
Many people use Xanax as prescribed by a doctor for depression or anxiety treatment, but it can be highly addictive and easy to abuse. Xanax is designed to boost the user’s mood, which is why it can be so easy to develop a dependency on the drug. In addition, Xanax was originally intended to be…
Prescribed use of Xanax has been on the rise as more people search for ways to combat short-term anxiety and panic disorders. This has led to drug abuse as the number of reported cases of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has steadily increased over the years. Xanax is meant to be a short-term solution, but the…