Category: Addiction

Valium Addiction Signs

By Phil Kosanovich on June 30, 2022

Valium is the brand name for the drug diazepam. A prescription benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, Valium works by slowing down the central nervous system (CNS) which has a calming effect on the user. It is this relaxing effect that causes many individuals to become addicted to the drug. Many people start using Valium with […]

Can You Overdose on Adderall

By Phil Kosanovich on June 28, 2022

Adderall is a stimulant medication that is commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. If taken as prescribed, then the medication is successful, however, Adderall is often abused and, much like any drug, the consequences can be dangerous when taken for non-medical purposes. With the recreational use of Adderall on the […]

Can You Force Someone into Rehab?

By Phil Kosanovich on June 23, 2022

Seeing a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder can be extremely difficult. Drug and alcohol abuse can have devastating effects both on the life of the person who is addicted and their family members. Your loved one might have diminishing mental and physical health, and may even have trouble with the law. Getting […]

Is Valium Addictive?

By Phil Kosanovich on June 21, 2022

Valium is a commonly prescribed prescription drug that can relieve anxiety and treat panic disorders. However, Valium abuse can easily lead to dependence and sometimes addiction – making it hard and even dangerous to quit without medical support. This blog offers information on Valium addiction, why it develops, and how you can treat it. What […]

How to Convince Someone to go to Rehab

By Phil Kosanovich on June 16, 2022

Why Go To Rehab? – From Substance Abuse to Addiction Treatment The realization that you, a loved one, or a friend need to go to a rehab center for addiction can be sudden or gradual. An accident, a brush with the law, or an overdose can convince someone to reach out for professional help. Or, […]

Cocaine overdose symptoms

By Phil Kosanovich on June 14, 2022

What Is Cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant drug obtained from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America, and one of the most infamous drugs because of the harm to society it is associated with. It is highly addictive, to the extent that it can modify brain function and structure if used regularly. […]

Signs of Adderall Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on June 9, 2022

Adderall is a prescription drug that doctors use to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. While Adderall is perfectly safe to use as your doctor prescribes, misusing the drug can lead to dependence and addiction. One of the best ways to prevent addiction is to increase awareness about drug abuse. This blog offers […]

Synthetic Marijuana Overdose Symptoms and Signs

By Phil Kosanovich on June 7, 2022

Synthetic cannabinoids are growing in popularity. This is partly due to a common misconception that these substances are a safe and legal alternative to natural marijuana. However, this could not be further from the truth. Not only are these drugs illegal in the US and other countries, but they pose a serious risk to your […]

My Husband’s Drinking Is Ruining Our Marriage – How To Help Him?

By Phil Kosanovich on June 7, 2022

Alcohol can have a devastating effect on a marriage – about half of all couples living with alcohol abuse end in divorce. Married couples where only one person drinks are more likely to end in divorce than when both partners are heavy drinkers, who may be able to share in their negative experiences related to […]

Symptoms and Signs of Fentanyl Abuse

By Phil Kosanovich on May 24, 2022

Fentanyl abuse continues to be a massive problem in the US: synthetic opioids, such as Fentanyl, make up the highest proportion of drug-related overdose deaths, making it an extremely dangerous drug. A fatal overdose occurs with only a tiny amount of fentanyl. Drug dealers are increasingly using it as an additive to other opioids or […]

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