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Addiction Treatment

Know the Benzo Side Effects

Benzodiazepines, commonly called benzos, are a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and insomnia. They work by enhancing the effects of GABA, a naturally occurring chemical in the brain

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Addiction Treatment

Signs of Benzodiazepine Abuse

Benzodiazepines, commonly called “benzos,” are medications frequently prescribed to alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. These medications function by augmenting the effects of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which diminishes brain

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Benzodiazepine

How Benzos Affect the Brain

Millions of Americans take medications classified as benzodiazepines or benzos. You may receive them as part of your treatment for various health conditions. While benzos are highly useful, they also

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Addiction

The Differences Between Codeine And Morphine

The opioid crisis that we are in started in the 1990s. At that time, US physicians began prescribing narcotic medication to patients more frequently. Why? Because pharmaceutical companies assured providers

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Medical marijuana laws
Addiction

How Medical Marijuana Laws Work

Numerous states have changed their laws regarding buying or being in possession of marijuana for recreational use and medical needs. Each state has different rules with varying details about amounts

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What is Trazodone?
Addiction Treatment

What is Trazadone?

Trazodone was developed in the 1960s as an anti-depressant medication. It is used to treat depression and anxiety, and in treatment centers, it is prescribed for alcohol dependence and insomnia.

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Addiction News

What is The First Stage of Addiction?

As a general definition, addiction refers to a compulsive interest in almost anything despite negative outcomes. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or activities will also cause physical or psychological dependence. There

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