Living with chronic pain and nerve disorders can be draining and challenging. People struggling with debilitating conditions like fibromyalgia, epilepsy, and anxiety disorders receive several…
Percocet is the trade name for a pill-based prescription drug generically known as paracetamol. It was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration…
Xanax, a commonly prescribed anxiety medication, can result in serious side effects that may become permanent. Doctors often prescribe the drug as a sedative for…
It can be difficult to discern when it’s appropriate to get admitted into a prescription drug addiction treatment program. Not only are the symptoms of…
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are commonly prescribed for certain types of anxiety, panic, sleep, and sedation. The drug is effective because it targets a part of…
“It’s not easy to find a mother who would look back fondly on the time her son had cancer,” admits Jeffrey Kluger, author of “Addiction…
Addiction can be an uncomfortable topic, especially when it comes to talking to your friend or loved one about their substance abuse or their plans…
Addiction is complex and usually can’t be attributed to any one factor in a given individual. Although outward forces such as trauma and being exposed…
Pain management is a complex and controversial science, with many health advocates now warning against the dangers of addictive pain medications. While there are several…
Antidepressant medications are commonly prescribed to treat several different mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. They work by helping the brain build up…