Addiction is a deadly disease and one that the U.S. is currently struggling to treat. A huge cause for the current opiate epidemic originally was pill mills and negligent doctors that overprescribed. Doctors and psychiatrists today are more cautious when it comes to prescribing drugs, and keeping an eye out of drug-seeking behaviors, which are...Read More

  Addiction impacts all demographics, but young adults and late teens are at particular risk. More colleges and universities in the U.S. are grappling with increased drug use among their students. Here are a few startling facts about students and drug addiction.   Half of All Full-Time Students Abuse Drugs Yup, it’s been reported that...Read More

The first step to recovering from drug addiction is detox. Benzodiazepines are a group of central nervous system depressants. These drugs are commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Some of the most popular abused prescription drugs such as Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin are benzos. Benzo withdrawal isn’t easy, but here is what people...Read More

Are you suffering from Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) or want to learn more about it? Here is a handy guide to all of the burning questions you may have about this condition.   What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? Detox and withdrawal are never fun, but long-term withdrawal symptoms can be extra detrimental to...Read More