Navigating the Stages of Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide
Key Takeaways The progressive nature of addiction is best understood by its different stages. Identifying the signs and the activities related to each stage makes the intervention timeous. Stressing the need for individualized treatment plans to get the best results in the recovery process. Introduction Addiction is a complicated and changeable state that goes through […]
What Are the Side Effects of Benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, can be helpful when prescribed by a doctor and used as prescribed. Unfortunately, long-term benzo use can lead to addiction if used in a larger dose than prescribed or recreationally. Long-term effects include those that are both physical and behavioral. Recognizing that someone is addicted can be the first step to getting […]
What Are Benzos?
Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are highly addictive drugs. Despite being so addictive, the prescription of benzos is quite common for things like anxiety disorders and insomnia. Understanding the risks of using any drug before taking it is very important. Unfortunately, many people do not heed this advice. Prescription drug addiction is at an all-time high, and […]
