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Abuse of benzos has been increasing over the years. Even though they are commonly used to treat medical or mental health conditions, they are still highly addictive drugs. They are considered a controlled substance to monitor the drug’s distribution closely. However, people still get access to it to abuse it by either receiving prescriptions from … Read more

When the first e-cigarettes were introduced to the U.S. in 2006, vaping was considered a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes. In fact, the first commercially successful e-cigarette was invented by a man in China when his father died of lung cancer after years of heavy smoking. The science, however, tells a very different story. Vaping … Read more

For someone who’s suffering from a substance use disorder or addiction, making the decision to seek treatment is your first hurdle. But once you have taken that step, you quickly realize that finding the right rehab facility can be quite overwhelming; after all, there are thousands of rehab options and treatment programs available across the United … Read more

Recovery from addiction begins in earnest after detox and a drug rehab program are complete. At this point, the individual in recovery must use what he or she learned in treatment to cope with the temptation and triggers they’ll inevitably encounter without round-the-clock professional support.  This is not an easy road, nor is it a fast one. Because … Read more