Drug Addiction

Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and seizure disorders. While these substances are effective in curbing anxiety and preventing seizures, they are also habit-forming and extremely addictive. With that being said, several different types of benzodiazepines are notoriously abused. According to the National Institute of Drug…

Drug abuse is a common issue among individuals living in the United States. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, “114 million Americans age 12 or older (46% of the population) reported illicit drug use at least once in their lifetime.”[1] There are many illicit substances that people abuse, from…

Xanax is the brand name for a benzodiazepine medication called alprazolam. It is prescribed to treat anxiety and seizure disorders. Despite the medical benefits of Xanax, it can be habit-forming and highly addictive.  Research shows that 30.6 million adults used benzodiazepines in the last year, with 5.3 million of these…

When you go to a club, rave, party, or festival, you will probably see tons of people under the influence of various drugs. It is common for individuals to abuse specific types of substances when they are in a club environment which has caused certain drugs to be classified as…