Gabapentin, also known as Neurontin, is a prescription drug used to treat seizures and nerve pain. Even though this medication is considered to have a lower potential for dependence and…
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You may think it is nearly impossible to overcome a methamphetamine (meth) addiction. There are two reasons: The high from meth affects the reward areas of your brain, making you…
Ativan (lorazepam) is a widely used anti-anxiety, anti-seizure, and anti-panic medication. It’s a benzodiazepine drug similar to Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), and Rivotril (clonazepam). These medications increase the activity of…
Meth, short for methamphetamine, is a common recreational drug in the United States. It is based on amphetamine, which is seldom prescribed to treat conditions like narcolepsy, ADHD, and obesity.…
Alcohol is a legal substance that is found in many popular drinks like beer, wine, whiskey, vodka, and many others. When taken moderately, alcohol has very few ill effects on…
Anxiety disorders and substance use disorders can happen to a person simultaneously. Either one can lead to the other. For example, having an anxiety disorder may make you prone to…
Excessive and long-term alcohol use has many detrimental effects on your health. One of the organs particularly affected is the liver, which serves as your body’s primary detoxifier. The liver…
In the United States, drug addiction has become a very serious health problem. In 2017, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), almost 20…
Antidepressants are among the most prescribed drugs in the United States. They are mainly used to treat depression, but they are also prescribed for anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post…
If you want to recover from substance addiction, you have to go for treatment. Otherwise, the condition will become worse. Even though some people suffering from addiction have quit by…