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Although the opioid crisis is a prevalent issue in Colorado and throughout the United States, many Americans are also struggling with stimulant drugs like cocaine. This powerful and highly addictive substance claimed the lives of more than 200 Coloradans in 2020 alone. Cocaine can be difficult to recover from without professional treatment. Fortunately, there are many rehab… Continue reading Cocaine Addiction and Abuse in Colorado

Withdrawal is a situation that can occur when quitting drugs or alcohol, especially for people who have been using substances heavily for a long time. Some types of withdrawal can be very dangerous and potentially deadly, while others are more likely to only cause uncomfortable symptoms. The dangers of withdrawal depend largely upon the substances that… Continue reading Can You Die From Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal?

Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are used to treat sleep, anxiety and panic disorders and are widely prescribed in the United States. However, people often don’t understand the risks of taking them. While the opioid epidemic is infamous in Colorado, benzodiazepine abuse is also a significant problem. One of the side effects of benzos like Xanax and other similar… Continue reading Benzo Withdrawal and Detox in Colorado

Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency that kills six people in the U.S. each day. Also known as ethanol poisoning or alcohol overdose, alcohol poisoning is caused by using too much alcohol. This most often occurs while binge drinking, but it can also happen with heavy drinking or when a child gets into alcohol. Alcohol poisoning can… Continue reading  Alcohol Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Ativan (lorazepam) is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. In 2019 alone, doctors wrote almost 11 million prescriptions for the medication. However, Ativan is a Schedule IV controlled substance, meaning it carries the risk of abuse, dependence and addiction. If you or a loved one take Ativan, making sure to take the drug… Continue reading Ativan (Lorazepam) Addiction and Abuse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 48.5 million people in the United States, or 18 percent of people aged 12 years and older reported use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs in 2016. This begs the question: How many people in the U.S. use amphetamines? Which ones are most… Continue reading Amphetamines in America: A Look at the Stats

Ambien, a brand-name version of zolpidem, is a prescription sleep aid. Many people who take Ambien wonder how long the medication can stay in their system. Ambien has an estimated half-life of around 2.5 hours, and it usually takes around five half-lives for a drug to leave the system fully. Based on this half-life estimate, Ambien might stay in… Continue reading How Long Does Ambien Stay in Your System?

What is Ambien? Ambien is the brand name of zolpidem. Ambien is sold as a sleeping aid and is designed to help those with insomnia. The drug is only available with a doctor’s prescription. Ambien should be used as prescribed and only by the person for whom it is prescribed. Ambien is usually not addictive if… Continue reading Ambien Abuse & Addiction

Many treatment options exist for alcohol and opioid use disorders. One of the cornerstones of addiction treatment in recent years is medication-assisted treatment, or MAT. Medication-assisted treatment can help people with alcohol or opioid use disorders begin and maintain a long-term recovery. What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment? Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a treatment strategy that helps people recover from… Continue reading Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Colorado

Adderall is a prescription medication prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a Schedule II controlled substance, Adderall carries a risk of abuse, addiction and physical dependence. Physical dependence means that your body has gotten used to Adderall and needs it to maintain normalcy. If you suddenly stop taking Adderall when dependent on it, you may experience withdrawal symptoms.… Continue reading Adderall Withdrawal and Detox in Colorado