Benzodiazepines are a class of prescription drugs that decrease abnormal activity in the central nervous system. They are most often used to treat anxiety, insomnia, panic disorders, and seizure conditions. Benzodiazepines, while capable of managing these conditions, have a known reputation for being incredibly addictive. According to the National Library…
Opioid addiction rates continue to rise each year, causing thousands of Americans to lose their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Opioids were involved in 80,411 overdose deaths in 2021.”[1] Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a type of addiction treatment that combines FDA-approved medications that lessen…