Prescription drug addiction can seem like a hopeless cause. For anyone who has suffered from this disease, it takes a great deal of strength to decide to overcome it and to commit to recovery. There are certain steps you can take that will help you along the way, and it’s important to take things one…
If you have been taking benzodiazepines (benzos) for some time, you may be concerned with becoming addicted, or be worried that you already have a problem. Drugs in this category are used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Doctors are aware that they are highly addictive and usually only prescribe them to patients for a short…
Sleep aids are medications available either on an OTC (over the counter) or prescription basis to treat insomnia. Many people have difficulty either falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. When they are not getting the type of quality sleep they need to function properly, they may turn to sleeping pills or talk to…
When used properly, opiates can be effective for a number of people. This class of drugs however, is very powerful and must be treated with knowledge and caution due to the potential for abuse. It’s important to take the time to learn the facts about opiates before you develop a problem that requires addiction treatment…
America is facing a prescription drug abuse epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2013, the CDC reported that close to two million people in the U.S. abused prescription painkillers. On a daily basis, nearly 7,000 people visit emergency rooms and receive treatment due to complications and overdose of prescription…