Opioid Addiction

Ativan

Ativan is a benzodiazepine drug with the generic name lorazepam. As a benzodiazepine, this drug acts as a sedative; in other words, it has very relaxing effects. Ativan is mainly used as an anti-anxiety and anti-seizure medication, and in some… Continue Reading…

Substance Abuse

Meth Withdrawal

Meth is one of the most common illegal drugs in the United States. Many people use it recreationally, and they love the quick, potent high they get out of the drug. Meth has stimulant effects, making users more energetic, talkative,… Continue Reading…

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Withdrawal

When you drink alcohol heavily, it will lead to several negative effects on your health, including liver disease, hypertension, and even cancer. In addition, you will also find it harder to quit drinking because of alcohol withdrawal. In a nutshell,… Continue Reading…

Mental Health

Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions for adults in the United States, but it can also affect teenagers. Based on data from the National Institutes of Health, around 1 in 3 young people aged 13 to 18 will be… Continue Reading…

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Effects

Alcohol can affect your body in many ways. One of the organs that get damaged a lot because of alcohol effects is the heart. It’s a crucial organ responsible for pumping blood to all other parts of the body. Without… Continue Reading…

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

If you’ve been using drugs, and you now find that you can’t stop taking them, it’s not entirely your fault. What you have is a drug addiction, also known as a substance use disorder. If you have this condition, you… Continue Reading…

Opioid Addiction

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are medications usually prescribed if you have depression. Sometimes, it’s also used to treat anxiety. Two of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants are known in the medical field as SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and SNRIs (Serotonin and Norepinephrine… Continue Reading…

Drug Rehab

Inpatient Drug Rehab

Drug addiction, or substance use disorder as it’s formally known, affects more than 20 million people in the United States alone. If you’re one of them, you may have heard of drug rehab, which is an effective way of getting… Continue Reading…

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Rehab

Alcoholic beverages are quite common in the United States. Alcohol is a legal substance, and you can easily buy drinks in any store if you’re at least 21 years of age. Because of that availability, alcohol is the most used… Continue Reading…

Substance Abuse

Synthetic Marjuana Addiction

Synthetic marijuana, also known as synthetic cannabinoids, are artificial versions of the mind-altering chemicals found in the marijuana plant. Synthetic cannabinoids have components that act in similar ways to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the main active ingredient in marijuana. It… Continue Reading…