Prescription benzodiazepine (or “benzo”) drugs such as Klonopin can provide lifesaving help and support to people suffering from numerous illnesses ranging from anxiety disorders to epilepsy. However, drugs like Klonopin also have a high potential for abuse and addiction. In fact, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates that approximately 5.4 million people [...]
In the United States, synthetic opioid drugs are the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths [1], with over 36,000 people dying from overdoses involving synthetic opioids in 2019 [2]. One of the most addictive and deadly synthetic opioids is a drug called fentanyl. According to a report by the National Institute on Drug [...]
Prescription opioid drug abuse is a serious and widespread problem, with approximately 15 million people suffering from opioid addiction around the world [1]. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that every single day, 44 people die from a prescription opioid painkiller overdose [2]. One commonly abused prescription opioid [...]
Are you or a loved one struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder? If so, one of the first steps you can take is to seek help at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). From educational tools and treatment locators to 24/7 national helplines, SAMHSA offers numerous resources to help [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center When it comes to substance use disorders, older individuals often go undiagnosed. Although substance use disorders tend to decline in older populations, they are still a growing concern, with nearly 1 million adults age 65 and older living with the condition [1]. Because people are prone to [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.