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What Xanax Abuse Does to the Brain

Xanax, also known as alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic attacks. However, like many other prescription drugs, Xanax can be abused, leading to serious health consequences, including damage to the brain. In this blog post, we will discuss what Xanax abuse does to the brain, the…

Can Heroin Cause Physical Effects on Your Brain?

Heroin is a powerful and deadly drug with the potential to alter everything in your life dramatically. The illicit drug can change you emotionally and mentally, and then there are the physical effects of heroin addiction. Heroin use and abuse will severely limit the functions of your brain. While the short-term effects can be tragic,…

Addiction Treatment for Adolescents

Adolescence is a time of drastic changes, growth, and development for young people. It is a time when many young people start looking outside their family unit for cues about what to do, how to behave, and things to try. Unfortunately, this also means that some adolescents will run into trouble with drugs or alcohol.…

Choosing a Rehab For Addiction

It’s never easy when a family member abuses drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, it becomes even more difficult to deal with when they develop a dependence or addiction. When you’re a parent, and you see your child, no matter their age, struggle with the disease of addiction, you want to help them. Without question, every parent…