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PTSD

Editorial Staff . PTSD and Addiction: The Connection Between Trauma and Drug Addiction About 50-66 percent of those who suffer from PTSD also battle simultaneous addiction, and the reverse is also true, TIME reports. People who suffer from PTSD are…

OCD

Editorial Staff . Treating Addiction with Severe OCD All of us have obsessive thoughts or worries on occasion, such as the fear that we’ve left the door unlocked or that a loved one is unsafe away from home. But for…

DEPRESSION

Laura CloseContributor . Depression & Substance Abuse Depression can increase the risk of chronic illness, including the disease of substance abuse. Up to a third of clinically depressed people engage in drug or alcohol abuse.1 These chemical intoxicants can become a…

ANXIETY

Editorial Staff . Treating Addiction with Anxiety Disorders More Americans suffer from anxiety disorders than from any other type of mental illness, with over 18 percent of adults in the US experiencing some form of anxiety, according to the National…

XANAX

Editorial Staff . Xanax Addiction and Abuse Treatment What is Xanax Addiction Treatment? Up to 40 percent of people who take benzodiazepines like Xanax every day will develop an addiction to those pills. Recovery moves on two fronts: the physical…

VALIUM

Editorial Staff . How to Spot Valium Addiction Signs, Symptoms and Treatment What is Valium Addiction Treatment? Valium is a benzodiazepine medication that can cause seizures during the withdrawal process. As a result, it’s best for people with a Valium…

SYNTHETIC

Editorial Staff . Synthetic Drugs and Chemical Research Drugs The Internet is rife with “safe” and often “legal” ways to get high, or produce mind-altering effects from a number of synthetic, or man-made, materials. Convenience stores and gas stations are…

SUBOXONE

Stacy Mosel, L.M.S.W. Suboxone Uses, Abuse Potential & Addiction Treatment Near Me Suboxone is a medication that is often used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). It helps people stop using opioids by managing withdrawal symptoms and…

STIMULANT DRUG

Editorial Staff . Stimulant Drug Addiction: Types, Effects & Treatment Stimulants are a group of drugs that result in increased activity in the body. Sometimes referred to as “uppers,” these drugs are frequently abused due to their performance-enhancing and euphoric…

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Editorial Staff . Prescription Drug Addiction & Treatment Near Me What is Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment? About 52 million Americans older than 12 have used prescription medications nonmedically at some point in their lives. Many become addicted, and that process…