Even for those with no history of alcohol addiction, the Fourth of July is a time when thousands across the...
Why Hitting Rock Bottom Is Often Needed To Begin Addiction Recovery
Hitting rock bottom is a phrase that’s often heard in addiction treatment and recovery circles to describe reaching a low...
How Childhood Mental Health Treatment May Reduce Risk For Addiction In Adulthood
Millions of children and teenagers in the United States live with mental illness, yet anywhere from one-quarter to 42 percent...
Xanax Laced With Fentanyl: Dangers Of Counterfeit Alprazolam
Last year, over 71,000 Americans died of a fentanyl-related overdose, out of more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths that occurred...
Xanax Candies: What Is A Xanax Lollipop?
Xanax (alprazolam) is a prescription drug that belongs to a class of substances known as benzodiazepines. When prescribed, it typically...
What Is “Benzo Belly”?
“Benzo belly” is a nonmedical term that is sometimes used to describe gastrointestinal symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal. Withdrawal from benzodiazepine...
What Are Xanax (Alprazolam) Bars?
Xanax bars are rectangular tablets that contain alprazolam, the active ingredient in Xanax. That’s a prescription medication that comes in...
Supporting A Veteran Recovering From Addiction
Many don’t fully realize the hardships and sacrifices made by those who have served our country. This can make it...
What Is Yaba? Dangers Of Caffeine-Laced Meth
Yaba is an illicit drug that comes from Southeast Asia. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the drug —...
Self-Medicating With Alcohol: Signs And How To Stop
Drinking to relieve stress or reduce anxiety in social situations is commonly portrayed in movies, television shows, and joked about...