The wiring that carry signals to that part of the teenage brain that controls impulses is incomplete, and so teenagers tend to lack insight and judgement, which makes them prone to teen addiction. It can often be difficult to help teens to battle addiction, considering that they may not even have the capacity to control their impulse to engage in risky behavior. Let’s take a deeper look at causes of teen addiction, how and why it happens and the best ways to deal with this difficult phase of the youthful experience.
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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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