Aside from alcohol, marijuana is the most commonly abused substance in America. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 52.5 million people reported using marijuana in 2021.[1] Marijuana is legal for recreational and medical use in some states, but it remains federally illegal. Since marijuana abuse is normalized…

Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that produce sedative effects on the brain and body. They are used medicinally to treat conditions like anxiety, panic attacks, and seizure disorders. Despite the medicinal uses of benzodiazepines, long-term use or overuse of these medications can lead to dependency and addiction.  Benzodiazepines include…