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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 […]

Whatever their opinion of Burning Man, a festival that takes place in the desert of Nevada every year, the Pyramid Lake Paiute tribe is working together with law enforcement to minimize abuse of drugs by travelers en route to the festival. Traffic stops are increasing along all routes to Burning Man. While those who run […]

A synthetic drug that has both hallucinogenic and stimulant properties, Molly is the slang name for the drug 3,4-methalynedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA). Molly is short for “molecule,” and the drug is supposedly a pure version of the popular club and rave drug ecstasy. Found in pills, tablets, capsules, powder, and crystal form, Molly is rarely pure MDMA, […]

The drug Molly (MDMA, or 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is also known by other names, including ecstasy, XTC, E-tarts, Adam, go, and Scooby snacks. MDMA in the form of Molly is most often taken in pill form. It is classified as a dissociative hallucinogenic although it does have stimulant properties as well. Abuse of Molly The drug […]