For those facing addiction, it can impact every part of their life, including physical and mental health, relationships, and financial stability. Opioid addiction affects many…
Fentanyl is a powerful and addictive synthetic opioid drug. The drug is designed to mimic the properties found in natural opiates. It’s a Schedule II…
If you or a loved one are struggling with an addiction to benzodiazepines—commonly referred to as benzos—it’s important to know that help is available. Benzo…
Heroin is derived from the poppy plant Papaver somniferum. This plant is also the main ingredient for other drugs like morphine and pain medications with…
Methamphetamine—or meth—is a highly addictive stimulant drug. It is derived from amphetamine, a legally prescribed Schedule II stimulant drug. While not a commonly prescribed medication,…
Opioid addiction—like any addiction— is a disease. Substance misuse adversely affects every part of the body, including the physical, mental, and spiritual. Being able to…
Cocaine abuse and addiction continue to be a problem in the United States. It is a popular party drug among young adults, who view it…
Benzodiazepines—commonly called benzos—are prescription sedatives to treat anxiety, seizures, and panic attacks. Valium and Xanax are two of the most notable brand-name versions of the…
Taking risks is not abnormal for young people. But it can lead to drug use, and by extension, an addiction for those who abuse drugs.…
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a term used to describe the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use…