A few months ago, while in a group therapy session, I first heard the term lapse. Relapse is something all addicts and people in recovery…
Valium (diazepam) belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are highly addictive central nervous system depressants that produce a calming effect when taken.…
Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are artificial medications affecting the central nervous system by making the brain less sensitive to outside stimulation. They are used to treat…
Opioid abuse and addiction have taken the U.S. by storm. This epidemic is something almost no one saw coming, and despite the laws, guidelines, and…
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam. It is a very powerful and quick-acting central nervous system depressant. Xanax works on the body by binding…
Lorazepam, also known as Ativan, is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam is an anticonvulsant often prescribed to treat…
I have seen firsthand the negative impact that long-term alcoholism has on a person’s health. Back a few months ago, I was able to reconnect…