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benzodiazepines

What You Need to Know About Benzodiazepines

An estimated 30 million Americans take benzodiazepines—that’s 12.5% of the adult population. Doctors prescribe drugs of this class for the short-term treatment of anxiety and ...
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drug overdose deaths

Drug Overdose Deaths Reach All-Time High

In October 2017, opioid addiction—mostly due to indiscriminate prescription of painkiller medications—was declared a public health emergency in the United States. By March 2020, an ...
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Professions That Have High Rates of Addiction

Professions That Have High Rates of Addiction

One in 13 working adults struggles with excessive alcohol use. People in every type of job face their own unique challenges, some of which lend ...
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Man going through severe cocaine withdrawal symptoms

Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms

Made from the leaves of the coca plant in South America, cocaine has been a popular drug choice in the United States for many years. ...
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Woman struggles through the marijuana withdrawal timeline

The Marijuana Withdrawal Timeline

Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. While marijuana is predominately viewed as a recreational drug, it can be ...
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Man going through marijuana withdrawal symptoms

3 Surprising Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms

Just because a drug originates as a natural plant doesn’t make it harmless. Some people don’t consider marijuana a dangerous substance like they do cocaine. ...
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How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?

It seems like heroin makes an appearance in the news nearly every day. One reason is because of the increase in how many people use ...
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