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Xanax is the brand name drug for alprazolam — a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Xanax is extremely habit-forming and can lead to physical dependence when...

Morphine is a habit-forming drug that carries a high risk for tolerance, dependence, and addiction. People who become dependent on morphine often face a difficult time with stopping this drug...

Tramadol is a prescription drug with a risk for abuse and dependence, and can be habit-forming with prolonged use. People who become dependent on tramadol and who suddenly stop taking...

Going Through the Mountain, Not Around It! In the PBS special series entitled The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers featuring the research of mythologist Joseph Campbell; Campbell spoke of...

Dealing with recovery and addiction in a time of a viral pandemic is a major challenge! Every time I turn on my television within the last few weeks, I’ve been...

We are in the midst of an opioid epidemic that has inundated our country, if not the world. A recent estimate states that over 200,000 people have died of drug...

Xanax is the brand name drug for alprazolam — a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Xanax is extremely habit-forming and can lead to physical dependence when...

Morphine is a habit-forming drug that carries a high risk for tolerance, dependence, and addiction. People who become dependent on morphine often face a difficult time with stopping this drug...

OxyContin, a prescription painkiller derived from oxycodone, is a powerful form of pain relief. While there are various uses for this well-known drug, it is most commonly prescribed for chronic pain resulting...

Xanax is the brand name drug for alprazolam — a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Xanax is extremely habit-forming and can lead to physical dependence when...

Morphine is a habit-forming drug that carries a high risk for tolerance, dependence, and addiction. People who become dependent on morphine often face a difficult time with stopping this drug...

OxyContin, a prescription painkiller derived from oxycodone, is a powerful form of pain relief. While there are various uses for this well-known drug, it is most commonly prescribed for chronic pain resulting...

Alcohol consumption is common throughout America and the world, and many folks drink multiple times a week. People don't just drink to relax, though, and it's not uncommon for people...

Fentanyl is responsible for more drug overdoses than any other substance and has contributed to nearly 30,000 deaths in 2017. New evidence reveals that fentanyl drug test strips can be...

When it comes to prescription drug abuse, older adults are often overlooked. Society tends to focus more on teens and young adults in terms of preventing, recognizing, and treating addiction;...

OxyContin, a prescription painkiller derived from oxycodone, is a powerful form of pain relief. While there are various uses for this well-known drug, it is most commonly prescribed for chronic pain resulting...

There are over 500 drug rehab facilities to choose from in the state of California. With so many options out there, it can feel overwhelming to know how to pick...

The rate of deaths related to alcohol or drug overdose and suicide have reached catastrophic heights as disclosed in a study released by the Commonwealth Fund. The exhaustive report comprehensively...

There are over 500 drug rehab facilities to choose from in the state of California. With so many options out there, it can feel overwhelming to know how to pick...

Substance use disorders are serious illnesses that can have long-term consequences on your health. According to research-based guides from the NIDA, a person’s ultimate success in recovering from addiction requires...

Dual Diagnosis and Its Importance in an Addiction Treatment Plan. There are several factors that can cause an addiction. One of them is when the addict is affected by another...