Benzodiazepines or “Benzos” are highly addictive synthetic drugs that belong to a class of drugs known as sedatives. They are used to treat anxiety, seizures,…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to…
Addiction has often been referred to as a “family disease” because of how deeply it affects everyone in the life of the addicted person. All…
Drinking is considered pretty normal across the country and is an activity that many people enjoy. From college parties to weddings; it is popular and…
When working through any recovery program, most counselors and/or therapists will suggest keeping a journal. Journaling has many benefits and has been shown to improve…
Can two addicts have a successful marriage and relationship? That’s the million-dollar question. Couples that both have substance abuse disorders are four to seven times…
Opiates are prescribed everyday legally and illegally and sometimes just purchased on the streets. They are meant to help aid people to function without pain…
Intravenous administration of drugs is the riskiest way to use drugs. When you abuse street drugs, the majority of the risk is related to the…
Diarrhea is not something that many people generally feel comfortable with talking about, even with a doctor or other medical professional, as it can be…
Many people out there believe that the abuse of prescription drugs is safer than the abuse of illicit drugs such as heroin because prescription drugs…