Addiction to Valium: Can It Happen to You?

Addiction to Valium: Can It Happen to You?

by | Oct 22, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery

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...
What Are Bath Salts, and Are They Addictive?

What Are Bath Salts, and Are They Addictive?

by | Oct 5, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery

“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...
Teens, Anxiety, and Drug Use

Teens, Anxiety, and Drug Use

by | Aug 13, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery

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...
Maintaining Sobriety During Summer

Maintaining Sobriety During Summer

by | Jul 19, 2021 | Recovery

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...