Addiction Blog
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 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
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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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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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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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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