When most of us picture someone struggling with alcoholism, we picture someone with an obvious addiction. Drunken behavior at social gatherings may spring to mind, for example, or passing out after a heavy…
Did you know that 12% of Americans take benzodiazepines? When used correctly, this medication can be a lifesaver for people with anxiety disorders. However, medications like Ativan have a high…
An addiction to valium doesn’t usually happen overnight. You may notice your family member or friend has started taking higher doses of the medicine to help alleviate anxiety but overlook…
Medical monitoring is essential during the initial phase of addiction therapy. It is also known as detox or medication-assisted addiction treatment. With relapse rates for drug and alcohol usage between…
In the United States, about 8%-10% of people have a substance use disorder. When you are dealing with addiction, it can be difficult to fully recover on your own. Working…
Over 17% of Americans are in a dangerous cycle of Xanax dependency. This statistic is especially painful when one of those Americans happens to be your loved one. But you…
