Prescription drug addiction is perhaps the most insidious of all substance abuse disorders. What is meant to help us heal turns, unexpectedly, into a source of great harm and suffering.
There is no question that addiction often leads to isolation, but it’s also critically important to understand how isolation is a trigger for addiction as well. As anyone with substance abuse issues knows, sobriety can be fragile in the best of times.
Traditionally in the treatment industry when an individual enters treatment they will receive 30-90 days of treatment depending on the specific program they enter (30 days for residential treatment plus an additional 60 days if the program includes intensive out-patient).
Klonopin is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Their job is to affect the chemicals in the brain that promote sleep and produce calm, peaceful feelings.
Valium, one of the brand names of the generic drug diazepam, is classified as a benzodiazepine and is prescribed by doctors and psychiatrists to treat anxiety, seizures, and even alcohol withdrawal.
Since their development, cocaine, and crack have become some of the most widely used and abused drugs in the United States and throughout the world.
Recognizing possible heroin addiction symptoms, either in yourself or in a loved one, can be understandably frightening.
Like many such substances, marijuana can be an incredibly helpful substance in the right amount, and under the right medical supervision.
Adderall is commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is also a Schedule II controlled substance due to its high potential for abuse and dependency.
Benzodiazepines, more commonly referred to as “benzos”, are central nervous system depressants, which are generally prescribed to manage anxiety, panic disorders, and insomnia, among other things.
