The first benzodiazepine was chlordiazepoxide, and it was introduced in 1960 to treat insomnia, general anxiety disorder (GAD), seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and panic attacks. Benzodiazepines
Sometimes life can feel a bit lonely as a non-drinker, especially when it’s a new identity. It can feel like EVERYONE drinks, and you’re the
According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 20% of adults use alcohol to go to sleep. Especially when suffering from insomnia, alcohol can
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It can be snorted, smoked, injected or ingested. In its smoked form, it
Substance use is extremely common in individuals who have trauma. In fact, the 2010 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions showed that almost half of
Clinicians and counselors who work in the field of addiction treatment commonly refer to addictive disorders as a type of “disease.” The term, though, is
Facebook will begin redirecting vulnerable people to a federal crisis helpline information site when they search for treatment facilities or inquire about purchasing opioids illegally on the
Stimulant Withdrawal Symptoms: What does Stimulant Withdrawal Look Like? When someone uses stimulant drugs frequently or for a long period of time, it can cause stimulant
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among all Americans. In 2015, 44,193 Americans died from suicide. Of all addictions, perhaps none is more likely
Last month, the Trump administration declared this country’s opioid epidemic a national emergency. The announcement signaled Washington’s concern over the surging rate of lethal overdoses
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