Valium (diazepam) is typically prescribed to minimize the symptoms of anxiety. It may also be helpful in controlling alcohol withdrawal symptoms, minimizing muscle spasms brought on by neurological disorders like cerebral palsy, and controlling seizures. Used properly...
“Bath salts” refers to a highly addictive and dangerous group of drugs that are chemically made in a lab to resemble cathinone, a natural stimulant from the khat plant commonly found in east Africa and southern Arabia. Bath salts are very similar in their effects to...
Many teens battle difficult situations on a regular basis. It’s estimated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that 7.1% of children, or about 4.4 million, have a diagnosis of anxiety. Teenagers may feel anxious about everything from trying to fit in...
Young adults will all make mistakes as they find their footing on the path to adulthood, and part of a parent’s job is to let them make mistakes while offering advice and providing guidance. But when young adults make the mistake of using drugs and alcohol, just...
Summertime in Recovery You’ve worked hard to reach a point of sobriety in your life. Take a moment to think back about what you’ve accomplished and the numerous obstacles you’ve faced along the way. It certainly wasn’t easy! When the summertime months roll around and...
