Both legal and illicit drugs can lead to addiction if they're misused or abused. Learn more about specific drugs, drug withdrawal, and substance abuse disorders.
Over 50 million prescriptions for benzodiazepines are written yearly in the United States. Although intended to treat anxiety and depression, benzodiazepines are commonly abused alongside alcohol and other illicit drugs.
Many underestimate the dangers of benzodiazepines such as Xanax. Learn how these prescription drugs contribute to addiction and the rising number of overdoses.
Reports now show that while the opioid epidemic has been garnering everyone’s attention over the last few years, methamphetamine use has been silently skyrocketing across the nation.
The opioid epidemic has impacted over 2.5 million users and their families. Learn about two generations that have been particularly hard-hit: Baby Boomers and Millennials.
Substance abuse has caused many overdoses at music festivals. Learn more about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and why we should stop singing their praises.
