Addiction is a chronic and complex brain disease. It requires a multi-layered approach to treat it appropriately. Part of this includes therapy. There are many…
Diazepam, which also goes by the name Valium, is a benzodiazepine medication. It is a central nervous system depressant that is mainly prescribed as an…
We know that long-term use of benzodiazepines can cause significant mental and physical issues, but what happens if you have been taking benzodiazepines for several…
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a drug that reverses an opioid overdose quickly. It is what is called an opioid antagonist. This essentially means…
Marijuana is a drug that goes by many names. It is also commonly called weed, pot, dope, flowers, cannabis, and a log list of other…
You have a friend or loved one you think may be using drugs, and you are very concerned about them. How do you get them…
Methamphetamine, a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. Also called ice, glass, crystal meth, speed, crank, or tina, methamphetamine works by increasing dopamine levels, norepinephrine,…
The Oxford dictionary defines recovery as a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. The action or process of regaining control of…
Krokodil or desomorphine is a highly addictive semisynthetic opioid with powerful and fast-acting effects like analgesia and sedation. Similar to heroin, it is 10 to…
CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring substance that is found in the flower of a cannabis plant. This plant actually has a…