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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 […]

Alcohol misuse can harm your physical and mental health and have a negative impact on your entire life. Misusing alcohol can lead to dependence, a physical condition where you need to drink to prevent withdrawal symptoms, and alcohol use disorder (AUD), the diagnosis for alcohol addiction.1 The term “alcohol misuse” can refer to binge drinking […]

The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that in Nevada:1 217,000 adults met the criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year. 201,000 adults needed SUD treatment but did not get it. If you or someone you know is struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, it’s never too late […]