What Are the Dangers of Clonazepam Long-Term Use?
Clonazepam, otherwise known as Klonopin, is a commonly-prescribed benzodiazepine for specific ailments like epilepsy, panic disorder, and restless legs syndrome (RLS). However, the only time you’ll receive a prescription for…
Adderall Addiction: Symptoms and Treatment Options
If you or someone you know has ADHD, you’ve likely been prescribed Adderall to help control symptoms. When this stimulant is appropriately used, as the doctor prescribes, it’s an excellent…
Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse You Need to Know
It’s no secret that the abuse of prescription drugs has been on the rise since the 1990s. The devastating consequences of the opioid and substance abuse epidemic affect families and…
What You Need to Know About Valium Withdrawal
Valium is a prescription drug that effectively treats insomnia, anxiety, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It works amazingly well to treat these things, but it’s also highly addictive. Also…
10 Warning Signs of Prescription Opioid Abuse
10 Warning Signs of Prescription Opioid Abuse You don’t begin taking prescription opioids with the intent of becoming addicted. You take them because your doctor prescribed them to help relieve…
Fentanyl Dangers: Now the Deadliest Drug in the U.S.
The 1990s brought with it fun things like fanny packs, the grunge style, scrunchies, crimped hair, and some pretty memorable music. But as opioid prescriptions became more common, it also…
3 Facts About Benzo Addiction and Abuse
Nobody starts taking benzodiazepines, also called benzos, to become addicted. You take them because they were prescribed to treat a specific health concern. Benzodiazepines are most often prescribed to treat: …
Dangers of Combining Adderall and Xanax
There are many risks associated with combining Adderall and Xanax, and a combination of these drugs is never a good idea. In addition to increasing the risk of addiction, it…
Top Warning Signs of Prescription Opioid Abuse
It’s never easy to tell if someone you love is hurting from opioid addiction. Even as the person closest to them, it can be hard for a family member or…
What is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder?
What Is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder? It’s fairly common for people who have issues with drug addictions to also be suffering from some type of mental health disorder. On occasion, however,…
How to Overcome an Addiction to Xanax and Other Benzos
Benzodiazepines, also called “Benzos,” are most often prescribed to treat severe anxiety but can be used to treat alcohol withdrawal, insomnia, muscle spasms, and some seizure disorders. The number of…