The United States is in the midst of an opiate epidemic. Since 2000, nearly 400,000 Americans have died of opioid-related causes. Treating opioid addiction is hard, and this class of drugs is known to have intense cravings and severe withdrawal symptoms.   Currently, there are a few medications available for treating opiate addiction. The main...Read More

  Drug detox is never pleasant, but benzodiazepine detox can be dangerous. Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a type of psychoactive drugs that act like minor tranquilizers or sedatives. These drugs are typically medically prescribed, but due to their addictive nature are commonly abused.   Benzodiazepine Drugs Benzos possess psycholeptic, hypnotic, sedative, and amnesic effects. They’re...Read More

  Fact 1: Alcohol Addiction is the Most Prevalent Alcohol may be legal and socially acceptable, but it’s the most common addiction in the US (after nicotine). In 2018, there were around 18 million people struggling with alcohol addiction. Due to how socially acceptable alcohol is, including binge drinking, many people do not realize they...Read More