Benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, are a class of prescription drugs used to treat various mental health conditions. While they can help treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia, there is a risk of struggling with addiction if they are not taken as prescribed. If you or someone you know is showing signs of benzo addiction, it’s…
Benzodiazepines (benzos) are one of the most abused prescription drugs in the United States. They have not risen to the type of problem prescription opioids pose, yet they are a severe concern of the addiction treatment community. Treatment for benzo addiction remains in demand, particularly in Florida. As a state, Florida sees some of the…
The rate of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may be up to 15 times higher in the military population than it is in the general population, which likely explains in part the prevalence of substance use disorder in the military. Consequently, when people see or hear the term PTSD, they likely think of veterans.
Many people abuse more than one substance and have what is commonly referred to as polysubstance or polydrug abuse. Sometimes people abuse different substances to intentionally create different reactions. Certain substances make them feel better or give them a “high”, while other substances cause sedation and help them relax or sleep.
Unfortunately, the prescriptions for anti-anxiety medication have a high potential for abuse. Many people innocently go to their doctor for a solution to their anxiety and have no idea that they will become physically, mentally and emotionally dependent on the very thing that was meant to give them freedom.