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Valium is a brand name for the medication diazepam, a benzodiazepine that is prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal. It may also be used in combination with other sedatives to calm and sedate people before medical surgery.[1]  Compared to other benzodiazepines, diazepam is a long-acting…

Cocaine is a powerful and habit-forming stimulant drug that is made from the leaves of the coca plant (a plant native to South America). While it is approved for medical use in local anesthesia, the majority of cocaine use in the United States is recreational or illegal. Before being approved…

While many states across the U.S. have legalized marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, like alcohol, there are still risks associated with excessive use.  Many people debate whether weed is addictive, however, the National Institutes of Health warns individuals that marijuana use disorder is, “often associated with other substance use…

Adderall is a prescription drug that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because Adderall is a stimulant, many people without ADHD abuse this drug to enhance focus and increase energy.  This is why a large majority of individuals who abuse Adderall are college students who use the…