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Between 2005 and 2010, 17% of people in Nevada and 16.8% of people in the Las Vegas metro reported using illegal drugs.1 This is higher than the United States average of 14.7% during that same time period.1 Thankfully, there are many rehabilitation (rehab) options available in Nevada with differing intensity levels and lengths of stay […]

People dealing with drug or alcohol addiction often benefit from treatment to help them stop substance abuse and start the path to recovery. Specialized rehab programs for certain populations, such as veterans, women, first responders, and those in the LGBTQ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or somewhere else on the gender or sexuality spectrum), […]

Prescription stimulants help many people cope with attention-deficit disorders (ADD and ADHD) and narcolepsy (a chronic sleep disorder).6,8 Stimulants speed up the body’s metabolism and make you feel alert and energized.5 But regular use or misuse of stimulants can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal, substance use disorder (SUD; more commonly referred to as “addiction”), […]

Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders, and insomnia.1 But long-term use and misuse of these drugs can lead to dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and substance use disorders (SUDs).1,2 In Clark County, Nevada, benzos are involved in about 26% of overdose deaths.3 What Is Benzodiazepine Detox? Detox helps you safely manage withdrawal […]

When used properly, prescription opioids can help with short-term pain relief.2 But long-term use and misuse can increase your risk of physical dependence and withdrawal, opioid use disorder (OUD), and possibly fatal overdose.1 Misuse can look like using someone else’s prescription, taking the drug to get high, or using it in a way that was […]