People who have a history of alcohol dependence or antisocial personality disorder have been reported to have a higher risk of benzodiazepine abuse. Recreational use of Xanax alone is comparatively rare: It’s more common for people to mix Xanax with other drugs of abuse. Opioids and alcohol are...
Each client receives an individualized detox treatment plan tailored to their specific substance(s) of abuse, level of dependence, medical history, and needs. To alleviate uncomfortable and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms, our medical staff may administer medications proven effective for the su...
Barbituates and benzodiazepines such as Amytal, Seconal Sodium, Valium, Xanax, Niravam, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium and others, are CNS depressants. Since they are taken for their relaxing properties, if your teen has recently used any, s/he will probably display the following symptoms: drowsiness...
Benzodiazepines,likeXanax, Klonopin, Valium, and Ativan are often used to prescribe immediate relief for acute panic attacks; they should not be used in the long term. They act as a sedative by enhancing the tranquilizing effects of the neurotransmitter GABA by slowing down activity in the brain...
Addiction is a brain condition that results in craving, seeking, and using one or more substances, even though they are harmful. Physical dependence refers to a state where 1) more and more of a substance must be used to achieve a desired effect (tolerance) and 2) unpleasant symptoms occur...
Benzodiazepines (Benzos) are a common prescription medication that can contribute to drug abuse. Benzos, including Ativan, Halcion, Klonopin, Librium, Xanax, and Valium, are often prescribed to manage mental disorders like anxiety. However, continued use of benzos can cause patients to buil...
and occasionally for premenstrual syndrome, agoraphobia, and depression. Xanax has an intermediate onset of action, meaning that it starts working in about an hour. Once it’s working, a regular dose of Xanax will last for about five hours, while the extended release will last for about 11 ...
Drug overdoses can be accidental or intentional, and they can be caused by either recreational or over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs offer the potential for overdose, including heroin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, Benadryl, Xanax, Tylenol, nicotine, caffein
Benzodiazepinesand other sedative medications (e.g.,Xanax,Valium,Klonopin) Muscle relaxers Sleep medications When codeine is combined with these medications, the risk of overdose exponentially increases. If you notice any symptoms of overdose after taking codeine, seek immediate emergency medical care du...
Tranquilizers are medications that help reduce anxiety and treat sleep disorders. They produce drowsiness and a sense of calm by increasing the levels of a brain chemical called GABA. Prescription tranquilizers include: Benzodiazepinessuch as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan),...