Archives: Dependence

Benzodiazepine dependence has increased as this sedative drug is both legal and typically prescribed by doctors to help manage different medical conditions. Benzodiazepine prescription medications

Alcohol dependence is a widely spread issue in our society, causing issues for people and their loved ones. It’s an incredibly destructive dependency that can

As of 2021, cannabis has become a legal substance in 16 states and Washington D.C., with several other states most likely following suit in the

Cocaine dependence has been commonplace for decades. It remains the recreational drug of choice for people from all walks of life and its damaging effects

Heroin dependence has increased over the last years primarily due to pain medications being prescribed even more, which share similar effects to heroin. The receptors

Opioid and prescription drug dependence have become known as the opioid crisis, increasing over the last several decades, has made it into mainstream society. Prescription

Amphetamine and methamphetamine dependence has become a common drug use disorder because of how intensely the drug stimulates the central nervous system. Amphetamine dependence can