Drug Addiction

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…

Addiction is a severe condition that affects every part of a person’s life. An untreated addiction can quickly lead to lasting damage to a person’s physical and mental health. It keeps people from being engaged in their life and strains relationships. Addiction also damages the health and wellbeing of entire…

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…