Jun 17, 2022 | Addiction Therapy Programs, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Millions of Americans take benzodiazepines (benzos) for anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. Unfortunately, this class of drugs carries a high potential for abuse and addiction, so some people might find themselves struggling to stop using benzos. Benzos abuse is a...
Jun 15, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Detox Center, Drug Withdrawal
When it comes to anti-anxiety medications, it is easy to get confused. There are many different kinds, and they are used under various circumstances. Two of the more commonly-prescribed drugs of this kind are Valium and Ativan. These drugs are both used to treat...
Jun 13, 2022 | Opioid Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Detox Center
Signs and symptoms of opiate addiction can be subtle or obvious. Depending on how far a person’s addiction has progressed, they may be exhibiting most of the warning signs. However, everyone’s experience with addiction is different since everyone’s life circumstances...
Jun 10, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Detox Center, Drug Withdrawal
Most people understand what anxiety feels like to a certain extent, but not everyone experiences anxiety so severe that they need to seek medical treatment. However, many of the drugs prescribed to treat anxiety, including Valium, risk becoming habit-forming. Other...
Jun 8, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Detox Center, Substance Abuse Treatment
Doctors commonly prescribe Valium to treat various conditions, and, for most people, it can be safely used for short periods. However, because Valium creates a pleasant feeling of relaxation and calmness, it does have a high potential for abuse and addiction. How can...