Graphic way to show opioid crisis in America

Muscle Relaxers: Are They Addictive?

Prescription muscle relaxers can be sources of great relief for people who have been affected by a variety of conditions. But before you take a muscle relaxer or any other prescription medication, you need to understand both their benefits and their potential risks. For example, are muscle relaxers addictive? And, if so, how can you…

Woman experiencing these dangers of mixing alcohol and benzos

Dangers of Mixing Alcohol With Benzos

Polysubstance abuse is a dangerous behavior that involves the intentional misuse of two or more drugs at the same time. There’s no such thing as safe polysubstance abuse, but some drug combinations – such as mixing benzos with alcohol – can be especially hazardous. What are the Dangers of Mixing Benzos With Alcohol? Before we…

Addictive drugs and their street names

List of Addictive Drugs and Their Street Names

With the exception of alcohol and (in some states) marijuana, recreational substance abuse typically involves either illegal drugs or illicitly diverted prescription medications. The underground nature of this behavior has led to the development of myriad slang terms for street drugs. For example, discussions about study buddies or disco biscuits may be less likely to…