Crack can cause unexpected aggression. Find out why the drug causes violent behavior and what to do if you are addicted to crack.
How Long Does Valium Stay in Your System?
Find out how long Valium can stay in the system and how long it can show up on drug screenings, including urine and blood tests.
How Long Does Codeine Stay In Your System?
Take a look at how the body processes codeine and how different drug tests can detect the presence of codeine in your system.
Mixing Alcohol and Benzos
Alcohol misuse often occurs with benzo misuse, but the side effects of this combination are dangerous and can even be deadly in some circumstances. Learn more here.
Self-Medicating Anxiety with Alcohol Is Risky and May Lead to AUD
Early on, alcohol may help people relieve anxiety. However, this can cause sleep issues, higher anxiety and addiction down the road. Learn more here.
Is There A Connection Between Depression And Alcoholism?
How are alcohol and depression related? Learn how the two disorders can co-occur and how they’re treated together.
Valium vs. Xanax: What’s the Difference?
How do Valium and Xanax differ from one another? Is one more addictive than the other? Find out more about how the two drugs compare to each other.
The Difference Between Crack & Cocaine
Despite crack cocaine’s reputation for being a more dangerous drug, it maintains similarities to its pure form — white powder cocaine. Learn more here.
What Does Heroin Look Like?
Learn what heroin looks like, how it’s used and some slang names for this deadly opioid. Find out how to get addiction treatment for heroin if necessary.
The Correlation Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
How much do traumatic events impact the likelihood of developing an addiction? Let’s take a look at the relationship between trauma and substance abuse.