It is the nightmare scenario that no woman wants to face - struggling to deal with her everyday life and family because of her addiction to alcohol or drugs, making bad lifestyle choices that are spiraling out of control. With studies having shown that women are finding it harder than men to beat substance abuse, and with opioid addiction, in particular, being on the rise, what can women do to get sober?
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Benzodiazepines (also known as ‘Benzos”) are a class of psychoactive drugs which are used to treat a range of medical conditions, including anxiety and muscle disorders, and they are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the USA. Almost everyone has heard of Xanax, which was the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine drug that was used to treat psychiatric conditions between 2005 and 2015. Other popular brand names are Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, and Librium. Today we will learn how these medications work, what they are used for and the side effects and risks associated with their long-term use
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