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Benzodiazepine Addiction: Symptoms and Signs
Benzodiazepines belong to the prescription sedative class of drugs. Although benzodiazepines have a calming effect, they are highly addictive, and a person who abuses them
Aspiring Doctors Seek Advanced Training In Addiction Medicine
The U.S. surgeon general’s office estimates that more than 20 million people have a substance-use disorder. Meanwhile, the nation’s drug overdose crisis shows no sign
What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
A beer or a glass of wine is a common way many Americans choose to wind down at the end of a day. How much
Signs of Xanax Addiction
Xanax (alprazolam) is a type of benzodiazepine, or central nervous system (CNS) depressant, prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Xanax comes with a high
New moms hit especially hard by opioid crisis
Twenty-four year old Jessica Cardinal is a recovering heroin addict and mother of two. She is trying to rebuild her life, and looking back, says
Alcohol Detox
Alcohol dependence or alcoholism is a very serious and widespread medical issue that can cause permanent physical damage to the body if it is not
Americans Are Now More Likely To Die From An Opioid Overdose Than A Car Crash
If you don’t think the opioid crisis is an epidemic yet, you should take a look at these numbers. The National Safety Council has
What Is Alcohol Withdrawal?
If you drink alcohol heavily for weeks, months, or years, you may have both mental and physical problems when you stop or seriously cut back
New IHME study finds health risks for any level of alcohol consumption
A new scientific study from the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation concludes there is no safe level of drinking alcohol. This
Women and Alcohol The Hidden Risks of Drinking
Women are more vulnerable than men to alcohol’s effects, even after drinking smaller amounts. Heavy drinking can lead to increased risk of health problems such
Who's responsible for the opioid epidemic? Doctors or pharmaceutical companies?
Dr. Barry Schultz is serving 157 years in prison after he prescribed enough opioids for a prosecutor to call him one of Florida’s, “most notorious
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on how alcohol affects memory
The question of whether alcohol affects memory hangs over the current Supreme Court confirmation battle. Here with some answers is Dr. Sanjay Gupta: I love